Why You Need Acoustic Lighting in Qatar and KSA

Acoustic lighting refers to lighting solutions that are designed purposefully to help control excessive noise and echoes within indoor environments through the use of indirect and diffused light sources, as well as sound absorbing materials, in order to spread illumination more evenly while absorbing reflections and reverberations. 

Effective acoustic design is becoming more and more important as a result of the large-scale construction projects being undertaken in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Rapid urbanization leads to an increase in harsh, reflective surfaces, which, if not adequately addressed with products like acoustic lighting, can amplify noise.

Qatar in particular has prioritized acoustics while preparing to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. New stadiums and large-scale developments were utilizing specialized sound-dampening features to control reverberation. Studies show diffuse, ambient lighting can reduce echo time by up to 15% compared to bright, direct fixtures. Acoustic lighting will continue to play a key role in optimizing the fan experience.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has also spurred massive real estate, infrastructure and entertainment projects across the country. From new cities to lifestyle destinations, KSA is focused on delivering high quality living and working environments. With expanded mixed-use spaces comes greater emphasis on strategies like acoustic lighting to balance ambient noise levels.

The GCC's commercial and residential sectors are catered to by the award-winning acoustic lighting solutions we offer at MASQ. Our fixtures use materials that absorb sound and an indirect illumination design that has been approved by regional acoustic standards. Some of our most well-liked products are:

Floor Lights

Our floor lights assist minimize reflections from hard flooring surfaces by providing diffused lighting behind cloth shades.

Wall Lighting

Recessed or surface-mounted sconces with acoustic fabric panels reduce sound reflection off walls by distributing light.

Pendant Lights

The glass or marble-wrapped drum shades on our pendants cast a wraparound acoustic pattern of light across ceilings.

Modular Lights

Enable low-glare panel and junction designs to precisely match the acoustic lighting requirements of every project.

As construction activity in the Gulf region continues to transform spaces across industries, MASQ is dedicated to providing acoustic solutions that enhance ambiance through well-balanced light and sound performance.