Lighting

Light as a Defining element

Light is the only element that can transform a space in an instant. It can move you emotionally or guide you through a journey by illuminating a path.

what we do
Conceptual Design
Requirement Development
Lighting Studies and Photometric Calculations
Schematic Layouts
Luminaire & Control System Specification
Custom Development for Architectural Integration
Coordination & Review of Mockups
Construction Administration
On-site Equipment Focusing & System Programming
Brand Lighting Design Guidelines
Refresh/Upgrade Project Program

Emotional Requirements

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Our strength lies in meeting functional requirements while delivering an emotional impact going beyond the measure of light. Our concepts are grounded in a narrative that reflects a client’s identity, creating moments of drama, tranquility, sensuality, and clarity throughout a guest's journey.

Relational Research

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We bring together insights from international projects with in-depth research into local contexts and project specific requirements. Our core strength is transforming a design vision into reality, navigating a complex network of global requirements.

Tandem Design

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As a creative design studio, we collaborate across interiors, art, wayfinding, product, and planning so that the resulting scheme becomes a seamless part of the narrative. Through this process, light guides the design and becomes an integral feature rather than an after thought.

Visual Language

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Through documentation, the lighting scheme is developed and refined. Spaces are visualized in three dimensions for both day and night, culminating in a comprehensive drawing package that includes lighting control specifications, renderings, and all required plans and elevations.

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Realizing The Vision

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In-house models, study mockups, and sample reviews are part of our process and help us understand how light performs, reflects, and refracts. We study floor plans, elevations, key design moments to test applications of the lighting scheme. This process allows us to validate the design intent or strategy and refine its final implementation.

On-Site Calibration

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The process reveals its true artistry when each space is crafted by hand. Even the smallest adjustment, such as a subtle shift in a recessed angle, can have a significant impact on the experience.

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What we've Done

The Pinky Ring Las Vegas

Showmanship

Bruno Mars envisioned a cocktail lounge and live music venue at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino as an opulent adult playground, where the atmosphere of luxury could be seen, felt, and lived. The Pinky Ring immerses guests in an alluring atmosphere reminiscent of a 1970s private penthouse party. Our task was to create a dramatic environment without relying on cliché notions of Vegas opulence.

Perpetual Allure

Through a strategic interplay of low-level, contrast, and accent lighting, we set out to create a space where people both look and feel their best. Lighting the façade was designed to highlight the venue within the broader casino floor while maintaining the privacy expected of a VIP experience.

Illumination at the Grammy wall in the hall leading into the Pinky Ring presented a particular challenge. The team focused on finding the right compact fixture to fit within the smaller alcove yet powerful enough to light the Grammys effectively. On the main floor, lighting was kept warm and inviting, with special attention placed on the bar and stage areas.

A coordinated DMX system enables lighting to adapt fluidly to different moods and functions, from stage performances to lounge, disco, and dance settings. The increased complexity of the stage design called for close coordination with lighting specialists to develop and integrate the appropriate systems. At the central pit area, color-changing light creates a discothèque effect, complemented by a custom chandelier designed to shift in tone and intensity, ensuring it looks exceptional, no matter the time or setting.

Kohler Exhibition Milan

Uncharted Waters

Echoing the fluid rhythm of water, KOHLER’s Salone del Mobile 2024 exhibition envelops visitors in an immersive experience that reimagines the future of wellness.

Rhythmic Flow

As visitors move through the space, the harmony of light, architecture, and nature reveals itself in every detail. We embraced the concept of circadian rhythm, allowing the natural hues of the sun to guide movement through the space. Using projection mapping, our studio created a dynamic series of visualizations that mirror the tempo of this biological cycle. These projections enhance the architecture while evoking the shifting moods of daylight, from the gentle glow of sunrise to the tranquil tones of dusk. By modulating color and temperature, we accentuated key spatial moments throughout the experience.

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Moxy Downtown Los Angeles

Nomadic Wonder

Designed through the eyes of a modern wanderer, the concept follows a desert nomad on their motorcycle journey of adventure and discovery. Expanding on the bold identity of Moxy Hotels, we setout to create rich, moody environments that evoke a sense of wonder and discovery.

Riding Double

When lighting and interior designers collaborate from the start, the results can be transformative. Inspired by the hues of desert rock formations, the neutral rammed-earth walls of the lobby are softly illuminated by ceiling accents lights that highlight the material’s texture and tonal depth. In contrast, the iridescent tile walls at the check-in area are lit by inground uplights that reveal their intricate patterns and color variations, transforming a functional surface into a striking feature.

Guests are guided toward artwork displayed throughout the property, emphasizing the materiality and craftsmanship of each piece. In the guestrooms, integrated lighting within custom millwork adds cohesion and refinement, while copper-hued articulated sconces frame each bed, casting light upward.

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