Illuminate and Elevate | Crafting Ambiance with Thoughtful Lighting

2 May

Bollards lighting the pathway to the building entrance

The external lighting for this project, affectionately known as the Rose Bay project, has been in place for some time now. However, it's only recently that the planted gardens are finally coming into their own. And as a recent additional step light was added, I thought to share this portion of the project. (Learn more on the Rose Bay project here.)

The aim of the lighting portion of the project was to enhance the nighttime allure of the property. Beyond merely illuminating pathways and gardens, the goal was to craft an ambiance that spoke of elegance and tranquility to all who wandered through, and past, these spaces after dark.

The journey into crafting ambiance began with a recognition of the unique challenges posed by the property's layout. With multiple units overlooking the shared space, the lighting needed to be unobtrusive yet impactful.

Fixtures were thoughtfully selected to seamlessly blend into the landscaping, ensuring that they added to the ambiance without drawing undue attention to themselves. Here, lights were not only functional elements but rather artistic tools, used to accentuate the natural beauty. Each fixture was chosen with purpose, its placement calculated to highlight the garden's features, including the street address at the entrance. As the sun sets, these lights are on a sensor, so the lights slowly come on as it grows dark.

Step light illuminating the step up to the location of the garbage bins

While ambiance lighting sets the stage for enchantment, safety and functionality were not overlooked. Elsewhere there is security lighting; mindful of minimising light pollution, with sensors calibrated to activate only when necessary, avoiding unnecessary disruptions to the nocturnal landscape.

In this way, the lighting design not only enhances the beauty of the surroundings but also serves the vital functions of safety and accessibility. As night falls, residents and visitors alike can traverse the property with confidence, secure in the knowledge that every step is guided by the gentle glow of conscientiously selected luminaries.