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Bamboo Beauty
How wireless control is the key to the revamped lighting scheme at the John Hardy Boutique in Bali, a majestic structure crafted from bamboo.
The John Hardy Boutique in Mambal, Bali has undergone a stunning transformation. The world-renowned artisan jewellery maker’s establishment is now a stunning celebration of lighting and iconic bamboo architecture.
The lighting design at the John Hardy Boutique in Mambal, Bali is a testament to the importance of attention to detail. The majestic bamboo structure is illuminated by the thoughtful use of bespoke pendant lighting and carefully designed lighting in the jewellery showcases.
The use of two different colour temperatures – 4000K for the jewellery displays and 3000K for the ambient lighting – creates a contrast that highlights the natural beauty of the bamboo structure.
This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements the boutique’s luxurious and elegant feel.
To ensure that customers have the most welcoming experience possible, the boutique uses both daytime and evening lighting scenes. During the day, the lighting is dimmed to create an intriguing balance between sunlight and the high-lumen 4000K lighting in the jewellery showcases.
This creates a sensational effect that draws attention to the stunning jewellery on display.
To eliminate the lighting control wiring process for the existing bamboo structure, a Casambi Bluetooth dimming system was chosen.
At night, a different lighting scene is used to increase the overall brightness and create a warm and inviting ambiance. This balances out the high-contrast 4000K lighting in the jewellery showcases, and 3000K lighting used to highlight the bamboo structures, which creates a stunning visual effect.
The lighting design is carefully curated to create a striking experience for customers, highlighting the beauty of the jewellery and the architecture of the space.
To achieve maximum sustainability and energy efficiency for the revamp project, only three Casambi nodes were installed to control the entire lighting design.
The first node is used to control all indirect lighting, while the second node is used to control all direct lighting. The third node is a user-friendly interface remote, allowing for easy control of the lighting scenes. By using two different lighting scenes for daytime and night-time, they were able to minimise energy consumption while still achieving the desired lighting effect.
The daytime scene features a dimmed light to balance the sunlight and high-lumen 4000K lighting in the jewellery displays, while the night-time scene increases overall brightness to balance out the high contrast between the 4000K lighting in the displays and the 3000K ambient lighting. The use of the Casambi nodes and lighting scenes not only creates a visually stunning and energy-efficient space, but also showcases the beauty of the bamboo structure and exquisite jewellery on display.
For a revamp project involving an existing bamboo structure, the Casambi system proved to be the perfect choice for lighting control – with its ease of installation and user-friendly interface. Here, the existing bamboo structure required a lighting control system that could easily integrate into the space. The system’s wireless control capability eliminates the need for complex wiring, making it a cost-effective and efficient choice for the project. The result is a lighting design that perfectly complements the beauty of the bamboo structure, showcasing the jewellery on display in a way that is both sophisticated and visually stunning.
The revamped space showcases John Hardy’s dedication to craftsmanship and sustainability. From the moment you step inside, you are transported to a world of beauty, creativity and elegance. ■
PROJECT CREDITS
Lighting design: Studio Nimmersatt
Interior Fit-out: blancostudio Bali
Furniture: Kalpataru
Lighting and control supply: Ascendo Lighting
Control platform: Casambi
Photographs: Indra Wiras
