Adaptive Light Systems – The Loop for the Ahrend x Office Group Showroom in Düsseldorf
A Workspace that Evolves – Light that Responds
How can light become part of a system that transforms not just spaces, but mindsets?
In “The Loop,” Studio De Schutter demonstrates how adaptive light systems connect sustainability, atmosphere, and identity, without compromising between design and efficiency.
“We weren’t sure how to reuse the existing luminaires.”
— our client
That moment of doubt became the project’s spark.
For the new Ahrend x Office Group showroom in Düsseldorf, the goal was clear: create lighting that adapts, feels alive, and represents circular thinking. A place where people work, meet, and celebrate, where light becomes identity.
Design Approach: Substraction as Luxury
The once cold-white office luminaires were reborn into two distinct types: a subtle white version that blends seamlessly, and a bold black variant creating diagonal tension and rhythm. Both feature CRI 95, flicker-free light, and a 3000 K warmth that balances precision with atmosphere.
Material Logic: Wrapping Instead of Coating
Powder coating was too final. Instead, recyclable foil wrapping was chosen: reversible, efficient, and elegant. It saves energy, reduces waste, and extends lifespan. When usage or mood changes, the finish can change with it, without starting over.
Technology: Adaptive Systems in Action
The system is fully Casambi-controlled, with dynamic light scenes:
Work mode – balanced, clear illumination
Event mode – contrast and visual depth
Ambient mode – soft, flowing warmth
AI-driven luminaires subtly adapt to surrounding materials and colours, bringing out the life in wood, fabrics, and textures.
Circular Process: From Disassembly to Redesign
In the Berlin studio, each luminaire was taken apart, tested, and rebuilt. Even decorative Artemide fixtures were revitalized with new wiring, efficient modules, and updated controls. The outcome: a flexible, low-maintenance system that keeps evolving.
Results – Tangible and Emotional
- 60 % CO₂ reduction
- 41.5 % cost savings
- 160 lm/W efficiency
Beyond the numbers lies the feeling: calm, focused, and professional, a quiet statement of responsible design.
Sustainability as Aesthetic
Sustainability here is not a label, but a mindset. It creates clarity, stillness, and focus. In the Ahrend x Office Group showroom, it appears as modular thinking, reversible materials, and light that endures.
“We couldn’t imagine how to reuse the luminaires – until we saw it.”
— Jennifer Aust, Office Group
Conclusion: Adaptive Light Systems as a Mindset
“The Loop” is a circle of design, responsibility, and emotion.
It proves that sustainability is not a style constraint, it’s a style itself.
And that adaptive systems shape the future of light by embracing change without leaving a trace.
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