Minotti, a renowned Italian manufacturer of timeless furnishings, brings new light to its flagship DDC showroom on Madison Avenue, New York. Luminous surfaces were employed to create a more immersive type of illumination that not only addresses technical light level requirements but also elevates the experience of the space and the merchandise on display. Cooledge TILE Interior products were used to replace the fluorescent lighting that was initially installed to ensure the performance of the lighting delivered on the design intent.

A segmented stretch ceiling and matching continuous luminous feature wall are used to create a well lit but comfortable environment to complement the stylish furniture on display. However, the shadows and hot spots created by the fluorescent lamps initially installed detracted from the clean, uniform aesthetic that makes luminous surfaces such a powerful design tool.

Cooledge TILE Interior was used to replace the fluorescent sources and deliver the immersive illumination that provides customers with a stimulating atmosphere in which to engage with the products.

The ceiling utilized high lumen output (600lm) TILEs to ensure illumination levels in the interior of the loft space were complementary to areas located closer to the natural light spilling in from outside.

Standard light output (300lm) TILEs were chosen for the continuous feature wall to act as a supplement to the daylight provided by the floor-to-ceiling windows in the street level area of the showroom.