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Sky Villa, Delano Penthouse
by John Cullen Lighting

Sky Villa, Delano Penthouse

by John Cullen Lighting

Shortlisted: Lighting Scheme Award

The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025

IDA 2025
John Cullen Lighting

John Cullen Lighting has delivered a masterclass in architectural lighting design with its recent project at Bluewaters, where light becomes an integral part of the villa’s story rather than just a background element. Working with a brief that called for minimalist luxury and seamless adaptability, John Cullen Lighting crafted a scheme that aligns perfectly with the refined architectural language of the property while elevating its emotional and functional dimensions.

The design prioritised clean lines and the discreet integration of lighting, ensuring a sleek and uncluttered ceiling aesthetic. Throughout the residence, low-glare, trimless Polefinity 50 fixtures were selected for their minimalist profile and high performance. In areas with soaring ceilings, such as the master living and dining spaces, recessed ceiling slot details allowed for elegant light delivery without compromising the architectural purity of the ceiling plane.

To create versatile and atmospheric environments, John Cullen Lighting employed a layered lighting approach. Combining low-level, high-level, and decorative elements, the lighting adapts effortlessly to suit various moods and occasions. This flexibility is enabled by a DALI dimming system, offering guests a tailored and intuitive experience.

John Cullen Lighting
John Cullen Lighting

The entrance corridor is a standout moment in the design, where travertine-clad columns are transformed into sculptural features. Minim fixtures softly illuminate their base while Polefinity 50 downlights graze the textured surface from above, highlighting the natural elegance of the stone and guiding the eye through the space.

Despite the fast-track nature of the hospitality project, John Cullen Lighting maintained design integrity through constant collaboration and responsive site coordination. The result is a lighting scheme that supports not only the functional needs of the space but also its architectural narrative and emotional depth, delivering an environment that feels both luxurious and deeply personal.

Interior Designer: La Bottega Interiors

Developer: Ennismore

Construction: Khan Saheb

Photography: Chandan Sojitra

John Cullen Lighting has been shortlisted for Lighting Scheme Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025.

John Cullen Lighting
John Cullen Lighting

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