Enlightening Shadows: accent lighting for sculpting spaces through expressive shadows

The Enlightening Shadows concept redefines shade by interpreting accent lighting as a tool capable of sculpting spaces by contrasting the visible with the invisible. The result generates atmospheres of emotional wellbeing with an expressive component highlighting a chosen feature, while bestowing a forceful visual silence to the rest of the space.

The Vibia collections presented below offer an accent lighting capable of creating an enveloping effect with these expressive shadows. In this way the lighting professional has different designs at their disposal that provide the spaces with an emotive language capable of adapting to any contemporary project.

In the words of its designer Antoni Arola, this collection was developed as a result of continuous refinement, simplifying the design as much as possible. Multiple lighting possibilities are suspended from its distinctive support rail, converting the light into a true spectacle.

By choosing the spotlight and downlight fixtures, the diffused light has a marked accent that sculpts the space filling it with a poetic character thanks to the playful, expressive shadows generated around the focal light beam.

The vertical structure design of Circus Solo is suspended, offering the opportunity of combining diverse lighting effects. The spotlights and help redefine the shadows modulating their presence in the space to generate unique atmospheres.

In addition, the possibility of adjusting the intensity and tone thanks to the light colour technology means that this lighting accent not only helps to model the space without overwhelming it, but can also transmit certain specific feelings with the change in colour, generating sensations of wellbeing through warm and pleasant effects.

Adaptable and easy to install, the Bind collection addresses the most complex interior design challenges and is defined by its easy-going, reliable, and discreet character, according to its designer, Martín Azúa. In fact, it’s practically imperceptible, hardly revealing the extraordinary nature of its system until its beam of light appears.

This hybrid and holistic solution, allows lighting professionals to compose atmospheres which harness the accent light in an impacting manner thanks to the combination of spotlight and downlight. Bind includes a dimmable white overhead light option that facilitates the design of perfect settings through the day for any use.

Bind Solo can be installed on ceilings with complete freedom, facilitating the creation of a visual hierarchy by directing the gaze towards specific objects. The design also allows for multiple combinations to shape singular and expressive compositions in the uppermost part of the space.

The combination of these dynamic overhead lights with other diffuse and indirect lighting effects from Vibia’s portfolio offers lighting professionals the possibility of designing the optimal atmosphere, always aiming for the maximum user wellbeing.

The Plusminus Solo collection, designed by the Diez Office offers a range of easily installed lights, whether it be surface mounted or fitted. Perfect for practical and impacting lighting compositions, Plusminus Solo offers the freedom to create dynamic ambiences through a harmonious combination of diffuse and accent lighting.

The spotlights from the collection are available in wall lamp, ceiling, tabletop and floor versions (in a tall slender design) allowing the option of directing the beam towards specific features within the space. Providing complete freedom to create dynamic and expressive ambiences with this accent lighting.

All of these collections allow for the sculpting of space through layers of focal lighting, playing with the density, rhythm, and contrast of emotive language that each of these accent lighting options conveys. Their contribution to the space represents a harmonious and emotional meeting between aesthetics and functionality that represents the ultimate expression of Enlightening Shadows.

Featured Products:
– Circus
– Circus solo
– Bind
– Bind solo
– Plusminus solo