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Lighting Design/Product Company One to One By Martin Döller
Lead Designers Martin Döller
Architecture Company Light Space
Interior Design Company Fusion DNA
Client Spier Wine Farm
Photo Credits Elsa Young
Completion Date October 2024
Project Location R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch, 7603
Entry DescriptionThis comprehensive hospitality lighting design transforms Spier's diverse venues through our signature experiential lighting philosophy that mimics nature's own illumination patterns. The scheme seamlessly integrates multiple hospitality environments - from intimate lounges to expansive dining areas and retail spaces - using a cohesive design language that celebrates South Africa's natural beauty.
The design features our innovative luminous layering technique, creating varying levels of ambiance through carefully orchestrated task, mood, and theatrical lighting elements. Warm ambient glows emanate from concealed sources, while strategic accent lighting highlights architectural features and curated displays throughout the property.
Custom glass pendant installations inspired by organic seed pod forms create focal points in key areas, while integrated linear lighting systems provide functional illumination without compromising the space's natural aesthetic. The lighting responds to the property's indoor-outdoor living concept, with seamless transitions between interior and landscape illumination that extend the hospitality experience into the natural environment.
Control systems allow for dynamic programming that adapts to different functions throughout the day, from energetic conference settings to intimate evening wine tastings, showing our commitment to human centric design
Sustainability ApproachComprehensive LED integration with smart controls achieves 45% energy reduction compared to conventional hospitality lighting. Locally crafted fixtures from recycled materials support regional artisans while minimising transportation impact. Biophilic design principles reduce artificial lighting dependency by maximising natural light integration. Long-life, modular fixture design enables component replacement rather than complete fixture disposal, supporting circular economy principles.
