Creative and Functional Light Atmospheres

A space where simple forms, smooth surfaces and organic materials are combined in functional yet playful expressions. A critical part of the refurbishment project is the lighting, Plusminus was chosen for its intuitive and versatile ability to reinforce the studio’s design scheme.

The studio is organised around two main spaces, one dedicated to work, in the traditional sense of the word. And the other, less defined, conceived as an informal, shared space where meetings can be held and games played. Designed by Diez Office for Vibia the Plusminus lighting system generates two very different atmospheres that perfectly resonate with both conditions. The various elements create a suitable lighting ambience for each of the programmes but, yet recognisable as part of the same the collection.

One of the studio’s own designs is the focal point of the meeting space, the Partitina table belongs to their Lava brand. Configured as a ping pong table at the centre of the room, it can just as easily be a dining or meeting table. Two hanging spheres of the Plusminus collection are suspended at different heights above Partitina, clipped to the conductive textile belt that defines this innovative lighting system. The belt is supported from the exposed timber beams that add warmth and character, in a sympathetic earthy terra colour that breaks with the neutral tones of the room.

The workspace is more functional with desks organised in a geometrical grid; a curved timber plane adds a semi-vaulted enclosure to the end wall. The Plusminus linear diffusers are suspended from the curved timber surface directly over the desks. Attached to the collection’s conductive textile belt, in a zig-zag configuration. A counterweight and sconce spotlight clipped to the belt at one end are the only deviation from the overhead lighting. The light washed over the timber plane adds a decorative focal point that is picked up by other elements of furniture.

Both natural and artificial light are beautifully synchronised at the Il Magma office, the window treatments and the bright finishes create a diaphanous atmosphere. Plusminus adds a functional yet decorative thread running through both spaces, connected yet separate, similar but different.