Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Welight
Lead Designers Jayme Liande
Architecture Company Studio Guilherme Torres
Interior Design Company Studio Guilherme Torres e Aldi Flosi
Client Florense
Photo Credits Edson Ferreira
Completion Date March 2025
Project Location Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul
Entry DescriptionThe lighting design enhances architecture defined by bold volumes, sculptural ceilings, and striking contrasts, transforming the environment into an immersive sensory experience. Light acts simultaneously as structure and atmosphere, guiding perception and revealing textures. Inside, concealed linear profiles highlight the ceiling geometry, expanding spatial perception and creating shadow play without glare, while indirect perimeter lighting adds warmth to social areas and the library, complemented by technical fixtures for reading and daily use. The kitchen balances precision and scenography, with the central island illuminated by subtle contour light that creates a floating effect. In the bedroom, diffuse lighting with tunable color temperature fosters relaxation and circadian balance. The exterior extends this immersive concept: a cascading water feature gains dramatic expression through grazing light, turning water movement into a living architectural element, while softly illuminated gardens add depth and serenity. The façade incorporates backlit polycarbonate panels that radiate an ethereal glow in contrast with dark metallic volumes, transforming the building into a luminous landmark. More than illumination, the project turns architecture, interiors, and landscape into a timeless and theatrical experience where every detail is revealed through light.
Sustainability ApproachSustainability was a guiding principle of this project. All lighting solutions use high-efficiency LEDs, reducing energy consumption and extending product lifecycle. A fully dimmable and automated system optimizes usage by adapting intensity and color temperature to natural daylight and activity, preventing waste. Modular luminaires allow easy maintenance, upgrades, and refitting, aligned with circular economy strategies and minimizing material disposal. Recyclable polycarbonate panels were chosen for their durability and low environmental impact. Lighting was carefully placed to maximize spatial effect with fewer fixtures, lowering embodied energy and carbon footprint. Through energy efficiency analysis, recyclable materials, and smart control, the design combines environmental responsibility with timeless architectural expression.
