Eatzen Restaurant in Malahide is conceived as a warm, intimate dining environment where lighting is used to shape atmosphere, enhance materiality and support the overall guest experience. The scheme is structured around a layered hierarchy of light, creating depth, contrast and spatial rhythm throughout the interior.

A restrained palette of warm, low-glare illumination (2200K–3000K) establishes a calm and comfortable environment, while allowing subtle variation across different zones and times of day. Concealed linear lighting is carefully integrated into joinery, banquettes and ceiling coves, reinforcing the architectural language and ensuring that light is perceived as part of the space rather than as visible fittings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Particular emphasis is placed on vertical illumination. Textured surfaces are softly grazed to reveal depth and material richness, while banquette walls and architectural elements are subtly highlighted to create enclosure, hierarchy and visual focus. Decorative elements are introduced selectively to add warmth and human scale, maintaining a balanced and cohesive lighting composition. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

A flexible control strategy allows the atmosphere to transition seamlessly from brighter daytime settings to more intimate evening conditions, supporting both operational needs and guest experience. The result is a refined and cohesive lighting scheme where architecture, material and light work together to create a calm, immersive dining environment.

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Located within the historic Davenport Hotel in Dublin, Bask Spa is an immersive wellness environment where lighting plays a central role in shaping atmosphere and guiding the guest experience. The scheme is conceived as part of a spatial journey, balancing calm, low-glare illumination in thermal and treatment areas with more defined, higher contrast lighting in circulation and active zones.

A layered approach combines concealed ambient light, architectural grazing and selective accents to enhance materiality, revealing stone, mosaic, timber and textured surfaces while maintaining visual calm. Concealment is a consistent principle, with integrated linear systems shaping curved ceilings, niches and vertical planes, reinforcing depth and spatial orientation within the enclosed environment.

The basement location and demanding environmental conditions informed a robust technical response, including the use of IP-rated fittings and fibre optic systems in high humidity areas such as pools and steam rooms. Tuneable white lighting and DALI control provide flexibility, allowing the atmosphere to evolve throughout the day in response to operational needs and guest experience.

The result is a calm, atmospheric interior where light supports wellbeing, enhances material richness and delivers a technically resilient and considered lighting solution.

Winner – Heritage Lighting Design

Winner – LED Interior Lighting Design

Set within the historic heart of Covent Garden, King Street is a refined London residence where light plays a quiet yet transformative role. The building’s heritage fabric — from its original proportions to its carefully restored architectural details — becomes the foundation for a lighting scheme shaped by restraint, softness and respect. Rather than imposing a contemporary language, the design gently enhances what is already there, reinstating a sense of calm and spatial clarity throughout the home.

Our approach balances contemporary sensitivity with the building’s historic character, layering warm ambient illumination with precise, minimal accents to reveal texture, materiality and craftsmanship. Subtle contrasts guide movement through the residence, while carefully concealed sources ensure visual comfort and an atmosphere that feels effortlessly composed.

Every room is shaped with the intention of creating harmony between old and new. The result is a quietly elegant interior where light amplifies depth and proportion, restoring the building’s dignity while supporting modern living. King Street stands as an example of how architectural heritage can be enriched through thoughtful, unobtrusive lighting design — where the architecture remains the protagonist, and light simply completes the story.

Winner – Bar & Restaurant Lighting Design

Claro is a richly textured dining space where light shapes atmosphere, depth and materiality with quiet precision. Our lighting design was developed to complement the restaurant’s sculptural interior palette — warm timbers, soft stone textures and handcrafted details — using a layered approach that supports both visual comfort and dramatic mood shifts.

Subtle, concealed linear lighting defines architectural contours and enhances the rhythmic geometry of the space, while miniature downlights provide intimate pools of focus at each table without disrupting sightlines. Accent lighting highlights feature surfaces and vertical textures, enriching contrast and guiding the guest’s experience through the restaurant.

At the bar, light becomes an expressive element: softly backlit panels and concealed joinery illumination create a warm, glowing focal point that anchors the space and elevates its material richness. The overall effect is an environment that feels immersive, refined and atmospheric — a dining experience where lighting plays a central role in revealing colour, tone and tactile beauty.

Claro demonstrates how thoughtful, integrated lighting can elevate hospitality interiors, blending functionality with emotional resonance to create a space that feels both inviting and memorable.

Winner – Bar & Restaurant Lighting Design

Eatzen is a contemporary dining space where light is used to shape mood, rhythm and material presence with subtle, deliberate precision. The design approach focuses on creating an interior that feels warm, inviting and texturally rich, while supporting the fluid movement of guests through the restaurant.

Softly concealed linear lighting defines the architectural lines and enhances the layered interplay between timber, stone and fabric finishes. Minimal, glare-controlled downlights introduce gentle pools of illumination over tables, creating intimacy without isolating diners from the wider atmosphere. Feature accents highlight key textural elements and sculptural moments within the space, drawing attention to craftsmanship and reinforcing the restaurant’s refined aesthetic identity.

Lighting at the bar plays a dual functional and expressive role. Backlit surfaces and discreet joinery illumination introduce a warm, ambient glow that anchors the space and enhances the tactile beauty of the materials. The resulting environment feels cohesive and atmospheric — a dining experience shaped by balance, depth and quiet sophistication.

Eatzen demonstrates how finely tuned lighting can elevate hospitality interiors, enriching materiality, enhancing comfort and supporting a dining ambience that feels both contemporary and effortlessly welcoming.

For our project, we drew profound inspiration from the enchanting essence of “Tokyo at Midnight,” where each corner of the city reveals a unique story, intricately woven through the dynamic interplay of light and shadow. This concept guided every aspect of our design, resulting in an immersive environment that captivates and intrigues.

Lighting serves as a pivotal element in our vision, establishing an inviting yet mysterious atmosphere. We meticulously crafted layers of illumination, highlighting hidden details that surprise and delight diners. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also enriches the overall dining experience, encouraging guests to explore and engage with their surroundings.

In essence, our design transforms the dining space into a narrative journey, where each moment is illuminated by the magic of Tokyo’s nocturnal charm.