Rimani, a Turin-based company specialized in designing and producing innovative lighting solutions, illuminates Ottica Gallery, a renowned optical shop located at the heart of Turin’s center. The project, initiated in 2024, was designed in collaboration with architect Benedetta Veglia, who chose Rimani for its inclusion of a lighting system capable of maximizing the display of products, creating a unique and functional atmosphere. Discover more.
Concept and Objectives of Ottica Gallery Lighting Design Project
The design-based concept was developed with the idea of incorporating a ceiling product into an eco-sustainable setup, made from reusable and environmentally friendly materials.
The main goal was to create a glare-free set-up, but it could provide a bright projection with an adjustable effect. A diffuse light that would highlight the products on display without the light source being perceptible to the eye, ensuring an optimal aesthetic and functional experience.
Rimani’s Product in the Project
Rimani proposed a cutting-edge solution with the inclusion of a fully concealed recessed product that met specific technical requirements, such as the production of warm light and the use of interchangeable magnetic optics, to bring out the best of the exhibits. For this reason, the Solar60 recessed product was selected, a product that was adapted and customized to the specific needs of the setup.
In fact, Solar60 recessed incorporates the characteristics of the Solar collection, a one-source LED projector with natural light, that covers the entire visible spectrum. A best-in-class element characterized by accurate color rendering with exceptional vividness of whites, it has high intensity and extraordinary uniformity and effectiveness of beams. Its 3000K color temperature meets the need for warm light, and the primary optic features a central “macula” that masks the source from direct view and limits glare.
Solar is particularly suitable for retail activities, thanks to its proper directional lighting that enhances a wide range of products through accurate and complete color rendering.
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The Benefits of the Lighting Solution
The solution adopted by Rimani brought numerous advantages, responding in a timely and highly effective manner to all the technical and design requirements requested. The brand’s signature lighting highlighted the eyewear on display, creating a refined atmosphere without allowing the light source to be glimpsed. This feature made it possible to make the most of the exhibits, giving them perfect lighting that enhanced their details without compromising the overall aesthetics of the interior space.
Additionally, choosing low-energy-impact products provided a clear way to meet the client’s need to reduce consumption while maintaining the rooms’ efficiency or aesthetic. The project involved replacing the existing lighting, which consisted of halogen and discharge systems, with Solar60 LED spotlights— a decision that resulted in a 70% reduction in energy consumption.
The chosen solution achieved an ideal balance of design, energy efficiency, and lighting performance, helping to enhance every detail of Ottica Gallery with subtle and precise lighting. In this way, Rimani was able to respond quickly and innovatively to architect Veglia’s needs, delivering a result that respects the aesthetic aspects of the project, as well as the goals of sustainability and lighting effectiveness, once again confirming its role as a leader in advanced lighting solutions.
Project’s Name: Illumination Ottica Gallery Shop
Location: Turin
Lighting Designer/Architect: Benedetta Veglia, of the Turin-based firm, PAT. architetti associati
Products: Solar60 recessed
Photographs: Tommaso Buzzi
Rimani Press / OGS PR and Communication
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