Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Eleftheria Deko & Associates Lighting Design
Lead Designers Eleftheria Deko
Photo Credits Gavriil Papadiotis
Completion Date 2025
Project Location Spetses, Greece
Entry DescriptionThe landscape lighting design transforms this private coastal residence into a nocturnal atmospheric scene. The lighting concept highlights the natural geometry of the terrain, the unique art sculptures, the vegetation, and the serene view of the sea. Carefully composed layers of light reveal the textures and silhouettes of olive trees and cypresses, guiding the viewer’s eye through the garden’s organic pathways.
Discreet, low-glare luminaires illuminate the paths, creating a subtle visual flow that guides residents effortlessly through the space. Uplights emphasize the vertical forms of cypresses and mature trees, adding dimension and balance to the composition. Sculptural elements are also lit with artistic expression, integrating them harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
The lighting design focuses on enhancing the contrast between warm white (2700K) and cool white (3000K) tones, depending on the type of planting, achieving a sense of visual harmony that complements the natural palette. From elevated viewpoints, the residence glows discreetly into the Mediterranean setting, with individual points of light echoing the stars above and reflecting off the sea below creating a balance between visibility and mystery — a landscape that breathes with light.
Sustainability ApproachThe sustainability approach for this project focuses on minimizing environmental impact while enhancing long-term efficiency and adaptability. All lighting fixtures were selected for their high energy efficiency, using LED technology with optimized optics to reduce consumption and light pollution. A smart control system enables that full illumination is used only few nights per year while in regular days a minimal lighting scenario is used to let nature’s life undisturbed. The installation utilized existing infrastructure where possible to minimize material waste and site disturbance. Durable, low-maintenance materials extend the system’s lifecycle, supporting a circular economy approach by reducing replacement frequency. The design preserves the natural night environment respecting the night sky and protecting local biodiversity.
