Orana Pilates & Wellness

Project Objectives

Designers of Pilates studios strive to adopt best lighting practices to achieve various zones. These zones include those that energise (high intensity areas using cooler colour temperatures) to places or calm and reflection (slow stretching and restorative zones) that require warmer colour temperatures.

Placement of lighting around mirrors and reflective areas requires attention to detail, as positioning mirrors opposite to light sources creates glare. This especially important when positioning lighting in and around reformer machines also the use of matt finishes on ceilings and walls to aid in the reduction of eye strain.

Perimetr and transition zones should be adequately lit for safe navigation without comprising the look and feel of the studio atmosphere. While the matt and movement zones require uniformity with shadow free ambient lighting with a high CRI of 90+ to assist with body alignment and instructor acuity.

Project Outcomes

The design approach was centred on creating a relaxed, inviting and thoughtfully considered environment promoting wellbeing, movement and mindfulness

In the words of Lee Dwyer, Architect with Letfield Studio: "Through muted colour palettes, natural textures and tactile materiality, we've established a sense of warmth, calm and understated sophistication.

The lighting elements carefully balanced aesthetics and function, minimising glare and harsh contrasts while enhancing the overall ambience.

Every element was considered to prioritise comfort, safety and functionality, creating a welcoming sanctuary where clients feel at ease, supported and connected to their surroundings"

INLITE Products Used

Custom Inlite suspended Clothesline up light profile // Inlite Deep Starr downlights // Artemide Dioscuri wall lights // Klus PDS4-Plus profiles