Mr. Spex

We received two lighting design commissions: From the investor Blackrock and the user Mr. Spex. This made comprehensive lighting design possible. We developed a mounting system for the luminaires and acoustic panels, which is being used here for the first time. First, two tracks are mounted parallel to the façade; only one is a lighting track. This means that there is only one power supply to all the luminaires across the entire area. This has enabled us to keep the open ceilings tidy.
For the corridor lighting, we use the electrical routes and guide the light as a path through the building for orientation and structure.

Related projects

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      Project

      The structure of the "MY.B" facade, with the building's striking soffits and length, led to the idea of illuminating the facade using laser projection.
      The soffits stick out as the prominent structural feature of the building's form and serve as the perfect backdrop for the glancing views along the front. The dynamic of the commuters coming into the city in the morning and leaving in the evenings going northward can be experienced in the similar movement of the light.
      The newest generation of laser technology and automation are used on the "MY.B" building.
      Depending on the situation, the lighting can vary between restrained static motifs and very dynamic geometries with long-distance effects.
      The system consists of two laser projectors that are integrated into bespoke outdoor cases that have been mounted on the upper section of the columns.
      Power consumption is about 90 to 150 Watts max. per projector, which is, for this specific use, about 50% below the requirements for LEED Gold or Platinum Certification and can therefore be considered as the most energy-efficient facade lighting.

      Building type
      Of­fice
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2017 — 2020
    • Paradome

      Project

      With its striking hexagonal shape, the Paradome industrial heritage site in Potsdam has been converted into a modern office complex after undergoing renovation and expansion.
      The center of this historic structure is an impressive hall covered by a 20-meter-high cupola spanning 48 meters. Beginning in 1899 locomotives were built here under the domed roof. Today this architectural ensemble houses the main customs office. The new level in the central hall inserted by the architects serves to develop and open up new space for flexible use.
      We did not touch the historically listed Schwedler cupola to illuminate the hall, but instead positioned all of the luminaires in the lower area. This special dome is now indirectly lit by small spotlights at the feet of the iron structure, and the historic brick walls are concealed by diffuse sconces that also light the walkway.
      To illuminate the new level, we designed three freestanding pergolas in which the lighting has been integrated. The metal structures in their height make reference to the historic facades and create divisions in the structural zoning of the free spaces.

      Building type
      Of­fice
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Potsdam
      Project time frame
      2023 — 2025
    • Volkswagen Headquarters Germany

      Project

      The multistorey administrative building completed in 1959 underwent thorough refurbishment to meet contemporary expectations of a corporate headquarters. The building received two new entrances with flying roofs that noticeably complement the older building.
      The office lighting design has linear lighting fixtures integrated into the ceiling. The arrangement of luminaires underscores the lightness and refinement of the building in its nocturnal effect. At our suggestion, the luminaires are placed in a channel custom designed by us to include all of the building automation: sprinklers, loudspeakers, ventilation outlets, etc. The space in which to position all of these elements was very constricted, making their placement in the channel a particular challenge that had to be closely coordinated with the architects and building technicians. As a result, the ceiling is now extremely clear in its structure and remains free of any other fixtures or installations.

      Building type
      Of­fice, Mon­u­ment, In­dus­try
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Wolfsburg
      Project time frame
      2013 — 2018
    • Louis Vuitton Vienna

      Project

      Graben in Vienna is the city's most prominent street. At its head is the building in which Louis Vuitton opened its store in 2023. In close coordination with the Federal Monument Conservator of the Republic of Austria, we succeeded in obtaining approval for the first façade lighting on the Graben. This makes the building a set gem in the façade sequence and additionally strengthens it with its unique façade color within the Graben façades. We developed mounting elements as extruded aluminum profiles that fix the LED lights, the cable routing and the pigeon protection. LMVH entrusted us with the complete development of the façade lighting in all service phases, including project supervision.
      The last picture shows our visualization.

      Building type
      Of­fice, Ur­ban Space, Re­tail
      Location
      Europe, Austria, Vienna
      Project time frame
      2023 — 2023
    • Heinrich Campus

      Project

      The workplace as a stage with the most diverse range of areas.
      The lighting design here is based on a system of busbars that are very flexibly fitted with different kinds of luminaires.
      A luminous color of 3000 K and the brilliance of the luminaires, together with the materials, create a special kind of coziness with a highly pleasant liveability in the rooms.

      The foyer and the two floors in the entrance area are multifunctional. A grid of flush-mounted busbars and downlights are integrated into the lamellar structure of the ceiling.

      Building type
      Of­fice
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Düsseldorf
      Project time frame
      2019 — 2022