Casa de la Luz on Mallorca magically draws visitors in: an archi-
tecture of mirrored glass cubes and generous window fronts re-
flects the surroundings during the day; as dusk falls, it shines
from within.
Inviting. This is the atmosphere of this house in one word. The
extraordinary architecture combined with the fascinating light from
Occhio creates an imposing exterior effect that instantly captivates
visitors and all who see it. You feel welcome as soon as you enter
Casa de la Luz. You follow the play of light from the Mito wall lumi-
naires through the main entrance, up the stairs to the four spacious
bedrooms. Here, io verticale luminaires paint a picture of light and
shadow on the wall, beckoning you in even further to enter the living
and dining area one floor up. Light, architecture and interior design
combine to create the coherent overall package. “ The transparent
facades suffuse the architecture of the house with plenty of daylight.
When all light sources harmonise, it’s as close as you can get to rec-
reating daylight in the evening and at night,” explains Helen Neumann,
Director of Lighting Design at Occhio. “ We used the lighting strictly
following the principle ‘less is more’. We worked out individual zones
and supplemented them with deliberate accents and light drawings on
the wall. This is how we bring houses to life and give them warmth.”
As individual as moods and situations: The light of
the Mito largo can be switched continuously and
easily from powerful room light to focused reading
light, and the color temperature can be adjusted
according to the situation – by gesture control on
the luminaire, via the Occhio air app or controller.
Filled with life
Casa de la Luz
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