Next 100, Apartment Public Area

Spiritual lighting is the expression of homecoming.

The high-end residential complex is situated in a bustling bay area. The Interior designers intended to create transformative spaces for residents returning to their sanctuary; a homecoming.

The concept is to illuminate this path home on a spiritual level, to filter the outdoor conditions as well as to ‘cleanse’ the residents.

Reception , Greeting with light

The first purifying zone. A 5-meter-high triptych painting is the calm representation of the bright ocean outside. Linear LEDs wash the triptych painting evenly to greet the residents and to balance the visual contrast with the subtropical daylight.

Vestibule, Hall of Reverential Light

The people will pass through the 3-meter-high west vestibule. The subdued lighting is a reverential transition, as well as a prelude to grandeur.

Grand Lobby of Reflection

The 7.5-meter-high lobby is the culmination of the journey. Two bespoke sound installations are at the heart of this building. The sound waves from the hanging objects cause the water disc to vibrate. Then the recessed spotlight fixtures above create rippled reflections on the ceiling. The cold white spotlights (5000K) are applied to simulate daylight during the daytime, and make the installations distinct from the warm lighting environment at night. The interactive process between people in the room, the sound, water and light effect transforms this lobby into a tranquil place for contemplation and reflection.

Library of enlightenment

Continuing through the east vestibule, with muted lighting, you move into the library. The peaceful ambience allows the reader to be absorbed in their text.

Second floor- sensual and pampering

On the second floor, colorful paintings and decorative pendants depict a luxurious journey to the banquet hall. By applying warmer light and using shadow as a medium in the elevator lobby, gallery and banquet hall, a sensual and pampering lighting atmosphere is created.

Conclusion

In order to form a sophisticated visual environment, all of the functional lighting fixtures are hidden from view. Furthermore, a lighting dimming system is applied to shift the light smoothly according to the daylight situation.