Lighting Designer

Khorkhe Younes is a New York–based lighting designer and co-founder of EMY, a studio created to simplify and elevate the lighting design process located in NYC and Miami. With over 15 years of experience in interior architecture and lighting, he launched EMY to make high-quality lighting design more accessible, seamless, and integrated—from concept to procurement.

EMY collaborates with architects, designers, and developers on residential, hospitality, and retail projects worldwide. As part of its offering, EMY also provides boutique lighting distribution—curating and sourcing distinctive fixtures to match each project’s vision.

Khorkhe leads with a refined eye and a pragmatic approach, delivering lighting that enhances architecture while staying grounded in buildability and budget. His work is known for its atmosphere, precision, and ability to bring clarity to complex design goals.