Lighting Design at Coreum Hotel featured by Heinze
Sustainability and Flexibility as a Guiding Principle
Heinze eJournal features an in-depth article on Studio De Schutter’s lighting concept for the Coreum Hotel in Stockstadt am Rhein. The publication highlights a holistic approach to lighting design that combines sustainability, functionality, and atmosphere from the very beginning. Modular luminaires, replaceable light sources, and energy-efficient LED technology form the basis of a concept designed for longevity, adaptability, and reduced maintenance over the building’s life cycle.
The article further explores how carefully defined lighting zones support different functions and moods throughout the day. From open lounge areas and the bar to circulation zones and guest rooms, light is used to create orientation, comfort, and a sense of calm. Warm light tones and restrained contrasts interact with materials such as concrete, wood, and textile surfaces, reinforcing the architectural language while enhancing spatial quality.
A key aspect addressed is flexibility: lighting scenes evolve with time of day, usage, and season, allowing the atmosphere to adapt without changing the underlying structure. Rather than acting as a decorative add-on, light is described as an integral architectural element that shapes perception, supports well-being, and strengthens the identity of the Coreum Hotel as a place of innovation, learning, and exchange.
👉 Read the full article in Heinze eJournal:
https://www.heinze.de/ejournal/49201566/?cred=int2021/9#jsDfEJournal/110/

