TIME HANDSOME STORE

TIME HANDSOME STORE

TIME HANDSOME STORE

Seoul, Korea
Artifical light

Client: Time Handsome Store
Architect: Casper Mueller Kneer
Completion year: 2020
Images: KT Studio

The new architectural identity for Handsome Corporation’s TIME brand has been designed by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects in collaboration with Lichtvision Design. Three main design elements define the space – the custom designed terrazzo flooring with different shades of beige and blue insets, the walls plastered in natural clay and the open grid ceiling which creates a continuous, luminous horizon.

The lighting elements are reduced to a minimum. The open grid ceiling is fully backlit to reveal an overall endless luminous horizon. Additional directional spots are integrated into the backlit ceiling to enhance the product display. Cove lighting was installed to remove backdrop shadows from the product display and to provide vertical illumination, so the space feels light and fresh. The new design concept is to be carried out in various stores in Seoul and South Korea.

The new architectural identity for Handsome Corporation’s TIME brand has been designed by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects in collaboration with Lichtvision Design. Three main design elements define the space – the custom designed terrazzo flooring with different shades of beige and blue insets, the walls plastered in natural clay and the open grid ceiling which creates a continuous, luminous horizon.

The lighting elements are reduced to a minimum. The open grid ceiling is fully backlit to reveal an overall endless luminous horizon. Additional directional spots are integrated into the backlit ceiling to enhance the product display. Cove lighting was installed to remove backdrop shadows from the product display and to provide vertical illumination, so the space feels light and fresh. The new design concept is to be carried out in various stores in Seoul and South Korea.

ANTONIOLI STORE

ANTONIOLI STORE

ANTONIOLI STORE

Milan, Italy
Artifical lighting

Architect: Casper Mueller Kneer
Completion year: 2019
Images: Simone Bossi

Artificial interior lighting design was provided for a new boutique of the fashion luxury brand Antonioli. The lighting approach provides a regular grid of surface mounted linear lighting combined with surface spotlights as accents for product presentation. The clean, minimalistic and graphical ceiling design blends with the elegant and honest interior architecture and is visually multiplied in the reflective surfaces. The lighting at 3000K provides a neutral yet welcoming atmosphere, while a high CRI allows for merchandise colours to stand out giving eye catching accents.

Artificial interior lighting design was provided for a new boutique of the fashion luxury brand Antonioli. The lighting approach provides a regular grid of surface mounted linear lighting combined with surface spotlights as accents for product presentation. The clean, minimalistic and graphical ceiling design blends with the elegant and honest interior architecture and is visually multiplied in the reflective surfaces. The lighting at 3000K provides a neutral yet welcoming atmosphere, while a high CRI allows for merchandise colours to stand out giving eye catching accents.

HALLEN AM BORSIGTURM

HALLEN AM BORSIGTURM

HALLEN AM BORSIGTURM

Berlin, Germany
Artifical- & Daylight

Client: ECE Projektmanagment GmbH & Co KG
Operator, Architect, Co-lighting designer: ECE
Completion year: 2018
Images:
ECE, Lichtvision

Integral day- & artificial lighting design in a heritage building

Built in 1898 as a locomotive production site, the shopping mall “Hallen am Borsigturm” is a 50,000 m² industrial monument that features a dynamic colour experience through all opening hours. The holistic daylight design is based on functional needs and complemented by the use of cool- and warm-white lighting depending on the time of day. In the evenings, mesmerising kinetic lighting of the mall’s roof is now increasingly supported by variable dynamic coloured RGBW spotlights and indirect lighting that highlights the interior structure. High emphasis was put into harmonising daylit and artificially lit areas and reducing the overall contrast levels.

Integral day- & artificial lighting design in a heritage building

Built in 1898 as a locomotive production site, the shopping mall “Hallen am Borsigturm” is a 50,000 m² industrial monument that features a dynamic colour experience through all opening hours. The holistic daylight design is based on functional needs and complemented by the use of cool- and warm-white lighting depending on the time of day. In the evenings, mesmerising kinetic lighting of the mall’s roof is now increasingly supported by variable dynamic coloured RGBW spotlights and indirect lighting that highlights the interior structure. High emphasis was put into harmonising daylit and artificially lit areas and reducing the overall contrast levels.

SELF-PORTRAIT STORE LONDON

SELF-PORTRAIT STORE LONDON

SELF-PORTRAIT STORE LONDON

London, United Kingdom
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Casper Mueller Kneer Architects
Completion year: 2018
Images: Paul Riddle

The new flagship store in London’s Mayfair, designed by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects renowned for their work with arts and fashion clients, unveils a sculptural artistic interior. This is the first stand-alone store for the fashion label Self-Portrait, setting a design precedent for subsequent stores. Spanning 233 m² across the ground and lower ground floors, the store features a sequence of interconnecting spaces that form zones with distinct spatial and material qualities.

Three design elements characterize the interior: custom-designed terrazzo flooring with pink and white marble insets, an open grid ceiling that creates a continuous, luminous horizon, and dark, heavy Cornish mineral clay render covering all wall and ceiling surfaces. The lighting is deliberately minimal, with linear luminaires behind the grid ceiling producing a seamless luminous horizon. Directional spots further accentuate the materials, sculptural design, and products.

This Self-Portrait store not only strengthens its global presence but also establishes a unique stand-alone identity for the first time.

The new flagship store in London’s Mayfair, designed by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects renowned for their work with arts and fashion clients, unveils a sculptural artistic interior. This is the first stand-alone store for the fashion label Self-Portrait, setting a design precedent for subsequent stores. Spanning 233 m² across the ground and lower ground floors, the store features a sequence of interconnecting spaces that form zones with distinct spatial and material qualities.

Three design elements characterize the interior: custom-designed terrazzo flooring with pink and white marble insets, an open grid ceiling that creates a continuous, luminous horizon, and dark, heavy Cornish mineral clay render covering all wall and ceiling surfaces. The lighting is deliberately minimal, with linear luminaires behind the grid ceiling producing a seamless luminous horizon. Directional spots further accentuate the materials, sculptural design, and products.

This Self-Portrait store not only strengthens its global presence but also establishes a unique stand-alone identity for the first time.

DFS T-GALLERIA TIMEPIECES & WHISKIES

DFS T-GALLERIA TIMEPIECES & WHISKIES

DFS T-GALLERIA TIMEPIECES & WHISKIES

Macau, China
Artificial Lighting

Architect: Malherbe Design
Completion year: 2017
Images: Courtesy of DFS Group Ltd.

The T-Galleria is an all-new concept combining the whisky and watches merchandising into a contemporary and relaxing lounge/library environment. The store is situated at level one in the luxurious retail landmark at the City of Dreams, Macau.

Two main lighting characteristics were necessary to attain; atmospheric lighting throughout accentuates particular features and enhances the interior space with decorative lighting pendants. The other lighting aspect was the functional general lighting which includes the wall display lighting. The lighting concept underwent a rigorous detailing exercise to ensure the best installation possibilities within the given time – six months from concept to construction – keeping in mind budget and design detail. All lighting elements were discussed thoroughly to avoid later complications between the different disciplines.

Codega International Lighting Design Awards Recognition

The T-Galleria is an all-new concept combining the whisky and watches merchandising into a contemporary and relaxing lounge/library environment. The store is situated at level one in the luxurious retail landmark at the City of Dreams, Macau.

Two main lighting characteristics were necessary to attain; atmospheric lighting throughout accentuates particular features and enhances the interior space with decorative lighting pendants. The other lighting aspect was the functional general lighting which includes the wall display lighting. The lighting concept underwent a rigorous detailing exercise to ensure the best installation possibilities within the given time – six months from concept to construction – keeping in mind budget and design detail. All lighting elements were discussed thoroughly to avoid later complications between the different disciplines.

Codega International Lighting Design Awards Recognition