For Villa G in Offenburg, a high-quality renovated historic building, AK Lichtdesign developed a holistic lighting concept for the entire interior. The goal was to combine the architectural elegance of the historic building with contemporary lighting design and make the villa’s special atmosphere tangibly perceptible.

A finely tuned interplay of direct and indirect light deliberately highlights materials, proportions, and architectural details. The lighting guidance supports the spatial effect, creates clear orientation, and gives each area its own mood, from representative to homely, from calm to lively.

The lighting concept respects the character of the renovated historic building and reinterprets it. Modern, understated, and emotional, it creates a harmonious overall picture in which architecture, use, and light merge into a single design unit.

Challenge

The challenge was to preserve the villa’s historic character while simultaneously developing a contemporary lighting solution. Light was intended to support the existing architecture without overpowering it, while also enabling different room atmospheres for various uses.

Solution

The lighting design is based on a sensitive balance between restraint and targeted accentuation.

1. Architecture-sensitive lighting design
   The lighting guidance is oriented to the existing building fabric and emphasizes characteristic elements of the historic structure.

2. Combination of direct and indirect light
   Different types of light create depth, structure, and a balanced spatial effect.

3. Zoned lighting moods
   Each area receives its own distinct lighting atmosphere, coordinated with use and spatial character.

4. Contemporary interpretation of historic architecture
   Modern lighting design combines with the existing architecture to form a coherent and emotional overall experience.

The result is a lighting concept that allows Villa G to be experienced in a new way and subtly underscores its architectural quality.