Lighting design in harmony with architecture and nature


The elemental meeting of water, air, earth and light has produced a virtually magical place on the banks of Lake Starnberg. The light inside this private home has the same level of spectacular radiance as the building’s natural surroundings. Through it, objects become an illuminated example of the new culture of light – and an integral lighting design that, above all, creates an atmosphere.


Defining elements

Large window openings, wide vistas and spacious rooms define the building’s architectural character, which, in defiance of its cuboid forms, convey an elegance and lightness unlike any other. 

Luminaires from the Mito and Mito linear series perfectly capture the building’s character, connecting the individual rooms and spaces through intangible streaks of light. As part of a comprehensive lighting design, they become subtle, primary agents that work together to create the perfect ambiance.


Light – an invitation

A number of lights from the Mito sospeso series, in various diameters and suspension lengths, greet residents and guests upon entering the building. Through their weightless look and feel, they underscore the room’s spatial generosity.


Elegant lighting for the living area

The Mito largo elegantly frames the living area. These sublime arc luminaires with their pristine bronze surface require no accompaniment; through their graceful design and sophisticated lighting effects, they alone enable the room to come to life. 

Thanks to features such as “color tune” or “up / down fading,” their expansive light can be adapted to work in harmony with the natural progression of the day – from indirect, cool light in the early hours that captures the essence of the morning sky to produce an enlivening effect, through to warm, flattering light for those cozy evening hours.


An island of light – simulating a safe haven

Mito raggio’s defined light is like a shroud that encompasses the haven it produces, thereby resulting in an intimate space of relaxation. 

The light generated by the floor luminaires can be comfortably controlled by the body sensor, which is integrated directly into the luminary body, or via the Occhio air App – all without having to stand up.


Transcendent architectural lighting

The living area lacks no daylight; in the evening, the Mito alto ensures that the window facade remain the obvious source of light in the room. 

The linear ceiling luminaires leave behind a trail of light across the living-room and terrace floors, thereby dissolving the boundaries of not only day and night, but also of interior and exterior.


Bathroom lighting that’s close to nature

In the bathroom, the Mito alto produces a soft, glare-free light above and around the mirrors. Here too, “color tune” allows the light color to be adjusted – for a fresh, activating glow in the morning and a soothing warmth in the evening. 

The ceiling luminaires’ brilliant light emphasizes the space’s high-quality surfaces, allowing the beholder as well as the materials to shine.


Atmospheric living-room lighting

In the living room, the light-emitting surfaces take a vertical approach. Resembling crescent moons, the Mito soffitto adorns the wall next to the bed in various diameters, casting the scene in a silvery brilliance.


Flattering light in the dressing room

The Mito soffitto provides soft lighting in the dressing room for a flattering reflection. 

The highest quality Occhio LEDs guarantee the best possible color rendering: Colors, materials and textiles appear with as much nuance and depth as they would out in the natural world.



Year realized: 2019

Client: private

Luminaires: Mito sospeso, Mito soffitto, Mito largo, Mito alto

Photography: Mierswa Kluska