Lighting in Design Q4 2019

and recessed into the exposed RC concrete soffits over the kitchen, dining and living spaces to cre- ate a monolithic surface and feel to this open plan area, while a dropped feature pendant designates the kitchen island. Minimum, moody lighting was used in the guest bathroom, which received an all-black palette, reflective glass wallpaper and a feature pendant to set the tone. Downstairs in the car showroom, commercial lighting was used on a grid pattern to cast light over the pristine car collection. Softer, warm lighting was used in the mezzanine level bar area, perfect to sit and admire the collection. A challenge in designing the lighting for a residence of this nature was the coordination of the layout at an early stage to ensure the lighting was correctly executed. Because a large portion of the lighting was recessed into the concrete, the aforementioned custom boxes had to be designed and positioned between the steel reinforcements and co-ordinated on the soffit, prior to the concrete being cast. This was made easier by a hands-on client who was able to visualise the effect of the end product, and make decisions on site as the project unfolded.

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LiD Q4 - 2019