Club and bar lighting projects
- DND Amsterdam, 2017, refreshed 2024: Approximately 150 custom addressable lighting elements and mirrors above a low-ceilinged dancefloor, programmed for different event and music formats.
- Morph Rooftop Bar, Kempinski Hangzhou, 2019: Approximately 2,000 metres of addressable LED across three zones of a 700 m² rooftop venue, with ambient, event and sound-reactive states programmed in TouchDesigner.
Low ceilings, mirrors and sightlines
Ceiling height, mirrors, surfaces and sightlines determine how light is experienced at close range. We begin with those conditions and the venue’s programme, developing a structure that belongs to the interior.
At DND Amsterdam, custom light bars and mirrors extend the perceived depth of a low-ceilinged dancefloor. The physical arrangement creates a layered image before any sequence begins.
Lighting states for a venue programme
A lounge, a dancefloor and a private event may ask different things of the same installation. Colour, intensity and movement can shift between ambient states and more active sequences while the fixtures retain a recognisable visual language.
At Morph Rooftop Bar, addressable light connects three zones. Programmed and sound-reactive modes let the venue change its pace within that shared composition.
Lighting control for venue staff
Scene recall, operator access and the ability to adapt looks are part of the brief. The level of control should suit the staff’s skills and the venue’s programme.
Physical planning also considers access for maintenance, installation constraints and the requirements of the selected fixtures. These decisions are coordinated with the electrical, fabrication and installation teams.
New venues and refurbishments
An existing room can begin with a review of the installed system and the atmosphere it needs to support. A new venue can develop lighting alongside the interior design. Refractiv’s scope can include the concept, custom fixture design, technical planning and programming, with site responsibilities agreed for the project.