Lighting in Design Q4 2024

The front of the home, entry way and arrival area.

light and geometry in mind, ARRCC ensured that the villa’s architecture remains closely connected to its environment. Ambient light and open space Inside the villa, ARRCC’s lighting choices balance the lofty scale of the architecture with a sense of warmth and intimacy. The high, pitched ceiling in the lounge area draws the eye upward, accentuating the spacious double-volume entrance. Clerestory windows flood the lounge with daylight, creating an airy quality that resonates with the vast landscape beyond. ARRCC strategically used recessed lighting within the ceiling beams, softening the effect of the high ceilings while highlighting the natural textures of timber and concrete. These ambient lights frame the room without overpowering it, emphasising a sense of grounded luxury. The combination of natural and ambient lighting brings versatility to the space, accommodating both vibrant daytime gatherings and relaxed evening settings. Feature lighting and focal points A highlight of the living area is the bespoke, hand chiselled sandstone plinth supporting the fireplace

The enclosed, wine cellar room.

– a focal point that ARRCC emphasised with carefully positioned lighting. Recessed spotlights and subtle up-lighting accentuate the natural beauty of the stone, creating a warm, inviting ambience that draws the eye to the fireplace as the heart of the home. ARRCC’s choice to complement this rustic feature with minimalist timber and screed flooring allows the textures to shine through, grounding the modern aesthetic with a sense of earthiness. Above, the timber-clad roof beams add a sleek twist to traditional exposed rafters, enhanced by directional lighting that accentuates the asymmetrical detailing of the pitched ceiling. This dynamic use of light helps soften the architectural lines while creating a more intimate, personal

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LiD Q4 - 2024