Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Chindogu Studio
Lead Designers Marcelo Vidal
Other Designer's names Sebastian Alies
Client Anellia Kutscher
Completion Date 11/23
Project Location Montevideo, Uruguay
Entry DescriptionThe **AKÁ Skincare Experience Center** in Montevideo is a high-tech space designed to immerse visitors in the essence of the ACA brand, which specializes in skincare products made with yerba mate. This salon that is am open bathroom is equipped with RGBW technical lighting, allowing full control of the ambiance to suit various sensory experiences.
The space includes an advanced system of ENTTEC pixel led hardware, four vertical 4K screens, and video mapping all in perfect sync. is used to create a visual narrative that complement product demonstrations. The bathroom, strategically lit to allow users to control the lighting during product demos and photoshoots.
This design is intended to attract Instagram influencers and content creators, offering them an ideal place to capture impactful images. The integration of lighting and technology reinforces the brand’s values of sustainability and quality, highlighting its commitment to caring for both the skin and the environment.
Sustainability ApproachTo optimize the sustainability of the AKÁ Skincare Experience Center design, we used several key approaches. 1. We used recycled and reused materials for construction and furnishings, minimizing the use of virgin resources. For example, bathroom tiles were made from recycled glass and handcrafted by our staff, and all ceiling and drywall were redesigned and reused from previous carpentry * Using RGBWW LED lighting is already energy efficient, but we integrated motion sensors and a smart control console to reduce energy consumption by illuminating only the areas in use for each activity. We also replaced analog photography lighting with new RGBWW LED DMX-controlled fixtures to both reduce consumption and achieve a photographic style that is consistent with the room.
