About NEXTCONTRAST

NEXTCONTRAST is a lighting design studio dedicated to enhancing and protecting architecture through light.

Founded by Amie Schulenburg, we believe that even the most carefully crafted spaces can fall short when lighting is an afterthought. We integrate lighting early, document it thoroughly, and make every decision — from beam placement to dimming — intentional.

Our approach preserves hierarchy, materiality, and atmosphere, ensuring spaces perform exactly as imagined. Partnering with architects and designers who value clarity, craft, and restraint, NEXTCONTRAST transforms projects into environments that are not just functional, but experienced.

Values

Clarity

Atmosphere

Hierarchy

Contrast

Materiality

Integrity

Context

Rhythm

Subtlety

Endurance

These principles guide every decision — shaping how each project is designed, resolved and delivered.

Leadership

Name

Amie Schulenburg

Position

Director

In Team

From 2020

About

Alongside her team, Amie brings a thoughtful, considered approach to every project - balancing natural and artificial light to create spaces that feel as beautiful as they look.

Known for her collaborative nature, calm presence, and ability to communicate across trades, consultants, engineers, and executives alike, Amie brings both creative vision and genuine partnership to every project she touches.

Projects

A selection of projects spanning hotels, resorts, restaurants, and commercial spaces across Australia, China, the Middle East, and New Zealand - each one a testament to the power of considered lighting design.

Name

Luc Hediger

Position

Studio Lead

In Team

From 2024

About

From architectural studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and New York to luxury hotels, intimate bars, and private residences across the globe, Luc brings a rare breadth of experience to every project.

His approach is collaborative by nature - leading through design, working closely with his team, and translating the essence of lighting into something clients and consultants can clearly see, understand and trust.

Projects

A portfolio spanning luxury hotels, resorts, residences, restaurants, and retail across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas - each project shaped by the quiet power of considered lighting design.

Awards

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