Lumiere Group recently collaborated with Samir Hakim on two luxurious residential projects in the heart of Beirut, with lighting design by Lumiere studio illuminating the unique ambiance created by the architect. Both projects are defined by a pure approach to space and the dominance of white. This is aided by both natural and artificial lighting that magnifies the immaculate white tones of wood, marble and glass, offset by occasional bursts of darker furniture, including a standard Edra sofa. This contrast amplifies the sense of space as well as the identity of every individual piece.
On the other hand, some furniture blends into the ambient white, such as a sofa by Georges Mohasseb that sits proudly at the center of the space, as well as the nearby stools signed Karina Sukkar. The living rooms are made more spacious by the use of light and immaculate materials, expanding the open layout of the interior design that opens on the dining area organized around a centerpiece: a Lalique chandelier, at once elegantly classical and stylishly modern, hanging above a Meridiani marble table and Gubi beetle chairs. Its glass cylinders add to the pristine aura of the space it dominates, aided by recessed lighting by Viabizzuno in the form of 094, indirect and eco spot systems, which shed light on an original Ran Hwang painting.
Nearby, Vibia’s own 45 degree cylindrical ceiling lamps provide focused lighting to a bespoke bar signed by Georges Amatouri. Detla Light’s Spy luminaires dot the 5 meter ceiling to offer general lighting near the mezzanine that leads to the wine cellar. The black, metallic surface of this mezzanine offers a beautiful contrast with the ambient white and traditional materials, creating a duality of industrial chic and classical refinement. Each of the lighting systems creates a cluster of light within specific spaces in order to delineate and differentiate them, creating virtual zones that translate the functionality and mood of each space into visual language. As for the bedrooms, the use of white tones and suffused light serves to amplify the space without diminishing the sense of intimacy that is completed by the white curtains, which simultaneously make the rooms seem bigger and cozier.
The corridors and the bedrooms themselves boast Delta Light’s Splitline system, which offers discreet, comfortable lighting in closer confines. One of the bedrooms features the uniquely stylish patterns of Vibia’s Wireflow, which adds a touch of intimacy and originality to the clear atmosphere of the room. These two projects perfectly exemplify the country’ vibrant architectural scene at its most luxurious and prestigious, with Lumiere Group shedding light worthy of illuminating the private dreamlands created by an exceptional local talent.