Snapshot Baseline Lighting Design Studio With a rich portfolio in high-end hospitality and luxury retail across continents, Baseline Lighting Design Studio creates lighting designs with pragmatism and an impactful blend of creativity. They apprehend lighting as a vehicle to leverage atmospheres and enhance customers’ emotions and experience.
Salomon Flagship Paris, France Designing lighting for an iconic location like the Champs Elysees requires a delicate balance. For the new Salomon flagship store in Paris, Baseline Lighting Design Studio wanted to celebrate the existing architectural heritage while addressing the functional needs of the modern retail environment. The existing ceiling did not have enough light points for a retail environment, so the lighting design team developed a custom layered pendant system to provide general illumination as well as highlights for the products. Programmed with a mesmerising “breathing effect”, the circular pendants at the upper levels emphasise the sense of height and grandeur, while the design itself balances the abundant natural light streaming through the transparent façade. The thoughtful approach allowed the team to seamlessly integrate modern lighting that complements Salomon’s brand within the site’s historic architectural context. The result is a harmonious and visually striking retail space that both honours the past and embraces the future. By carefully considering the unique challenges and opportunities of the location, the designers were able to create a lighting design that enhances the overall shopping experience for Salomon’s customers. A great collaboration with Retail 3D and the esteemed sport brand. Image: Pascal Clausse, Salomon
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Louis Vuitton Shanghai, China Louis Vuitton’s flagship boutique in Qiantan Taikoo Li luxury mall in Shanghai has two levels and covers 1,200sqm, where customers can enjoy a complete range of the luxury Maison, including leather goods, fragrances, shoes, fashion, and accessories. The interior design of the new boutique was created by the in-house Louis Vuitton Architecture Department, aided by eightsixthree architecture interiors. The focus offers a perfect blend of traditional fashion and dynamic art. Besides the works of art chosen to decorate the boutique, it features a one-of-a-kind wall covering the staircase, making the customers travel around an art piece. Baseline Lighting
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Design Studio embarked on this exclusive project from conception to successful implementation, ensuring construction and engineering coordination of the bespoke lighting glass tubes wall. The bespoke wall is made of no fewer than 700 clear glass tubes, covering a surface of 9x6-metres. Each glass tube, shaped as the Louis Vuitton emblem, has a different length and has been placed meticulously to create a unique pattern. A rainbow effect has been applied on the edges, showing different vivid colours of the Maison as you walk on the stairs. They are illuminated by tiny LED bolts, bringing more magic to the bespoke chandelier. A breathtaking project honouring the rich history of the Maison yet embracing contemporary details, shown in this perfectly balanced interior design. Following the success of this piece, Baseline worked with Louis Vuitton to recreate the same bespoke lighting wall in their freshly renovated Pacific Place boutique, in Hong Kong. Image: Louis Vuitton
Uma Nota Manila, Philippines Uma Nota Manila is a unique dining destination that seamlessly blends the rich culinary traditions of Brazil with the elegance of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere, crafted through a collaborative effort between Baseline Lighting Design Studio and The Odd Duck Studio, amplifies the vibrant energy of the space. The key goal for the lighting design team was to create a versatile environment that could transform from a restaurant to a club-like setting with ease. The lighting designers tackled this challenge by developing a dynamic, theatrical, and sensual lighting scheme that could adapt to the diverse needs of the space. As Uma Nota is located in a basement, the team had to design distinctive lighting scenes to cater to the varying moods and activities throughout the day - from the lunchtime ambience to the energetic cocktail hours and the captivating club-like atmosphere that takes over in the evenings. The use of a hybrid DMX and DALI system allowed the team to seamlessly integrate the architectural and decorative lighting with the club-focused lighting that interfaces with the
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DJ and event programming. This harmony of lighting systems brings the space to life, with colourful illumination dancing in perfect synchronisation with the rhythmic melodies that fill the air. The centrepiece of the room is the hanging tree, which, combined with the daytime lighting scenes, creates a sense of the exterior, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor. The club lighting, consisting of an array of moving heads and RGBW projectors, doubles as the sun and moon, casting captivating shadows throughout the main dining area. The result is a mesmerising environment where every detail has been carefully curated to enhance the overall sensory experience for guests. Image: Sergei Nekrasov
Pullman Park Lane Causeway Bay, Hong Kong The Pullman Park Lane reflects the evolution of modern hospitality design. Baseline’s team crafted thoughtful lighting experiences that enhance the property’s key spaces. In the guest rooms, the lighting and its control system allows guests to easily set the perfect ambience, creating a serene sanctuary. The award-winning dynamic lighting in the SKYE rooftop bar is truly remarkable, immersing visitors in a captivating floating atmosphere. Collaborating closely with acclaimed design firm DWP, Baseline Lighting Design Studio has integrated practical functionality with striking visual appeal. Throughout the project, the lighting seamlessly blends modern technology with a human-centric approach. This harmonious balance of design and experience sets a new standard for guest satisfaction. The overall lighting experience underlines the remarkable hotel brand signature. Image: Pullman
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