case study
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The Skin Lab London, UK The luxurious Skin Lab in London’s Mayfair features a sumptuous lighting design from Lichtvision, utilising fixtures from LEDFlex.
Recently unveiled in the heart of London’s Mayfair, the Augustinus Bader Skin Lab is an innovative spa and retail haven that redefines prestige and glamour. Combining luxury, cutting-edge technology, and clinical innovation, the Skin Lab delivers extraordinary indulgent experiences, elevating the health and vitality of the skin like never before. Within this setting of unprecedented luxury, lighting plays a pivotal role, seamlessly complementing the interior design and crafting an ambience that envelops the clientele in pampering and relaxation. The lighting design for this projects comes courtesy of Lichtvision, with Senior Associate Laura Cizauskaite specifying LEDFlex fittings throughout the space to craft a work of art that captivates and inspires. In the reception area, with its midnight blue walls adorned in plush velvet upholstery, LEDFlex’s Ultimo Neon 16 gracefully illuminates the banquette seating from underneath, conjuring a captivating floating effect that adds a touch of enchantment to the entire space. The reception area also features chainmail curtains adorning undulating walls, washed with LEDFlex’s Dual Bending Optic Solution, Flexi Grazer 3D in a 30° beam angle. The layered effect is evocative and dramatic, becoming the standout design detail of the project. Cizauskaite comments: “It was very important to display both the interior environment and client skin tones in true colours to judge accurate results of the treatments. In order to achieve
this precise colour rendering, the design team had to undertake many mockups to test various techniques, including the sandwich-like effect, where the metal curtain is offset from the wall and grazed with illumination.” This level of care with the materials and light distribution has delivered a beautiful and harmonious result. In tandem with the rest of the space, the suspended curved ceiling cove detail is illuminated by LEDFlex’s Ultimo Neon 22 concealed in the return, allowing for a warm halo of light to define the ceiling, creating the perfect welcoming environment for clients looking for a memorable experience. The holistic approach of using layers of light in different orientations not only provides a pleasing visual effect, but also serves a functional purpose, eliminating the need for downlights in the ceiling. The design intent extends to the cosy waiting room, enclosed in the same plush fabrics, with a beautiful deep circular skylight punctuating the ceiling, bathed in a soft blue light. The Flexi Grazer 3D 30 and Ultimo Neon 16 fittings illuminate the curtain and seating, perfectly complementing the false feature skylight. Even the treatment rooms feature LEDFlex fittings in the architectural detailing, with the Neon range easily integrating into the joinery and ceiling details. The family of light fittings ensures consistent colour output and design throughout the space. www.ledflexgroup.com www.lichtvision.com