In harmony with architecture

Munich/Mallorca, October 2026 - Perched high above the sea on Mallorca, Villa Quantum gains a new sense of depth through Occhio light. Exposed concrete, warm wooden surfaces and a precise geometric design language define the estate designed by Estudio Cano Arquitectura. 

Occhio’s lighting concept echoes these structures and extends the architectural language through light – from the large-scale Coro moon sospeso installation in the double-height space to lighting solutions precisely integrated into the architecture. In doing so, the light accentuates the building’s distinctive edges and contours, highlighting its unique character.

Lighting Design – stairwell, dining room and kitchen 

Inside, the entryway connects to the open kitchen and dining area via the stairwell. Different areas overlap and flow seamlessly into one another. The most obvious approach, therefore, was to highlight these spatial relationships with a grand installation featuring Coro moon sospeso. The installation begins high above the dining table and extends across two floors. Seven luminaires in the installation are located in the lower area, where they provide targeted illumination for the dining table. 

The implementation required precisely coordinated and elaborate planning, particularly regarding the positioning and arrangement of the luminaires within the ceiling panels. Due to the narrow spacing between the ceiling slats, the suspension cables had to be routed precisely through the wooden slat array. The drivers are housed in a separate ceiling panel that remains accessible for maintenance and service. 

With its directional, glare-free light, Coro moon is perfectly suited for this special setting. Even during the day, the installation defines the space: its interplay of light and shadow blends natural and artificial light. The io verticale wall luminaire serves as another unifying element, arranged along the double-height wall. To determine its ideal positioning and precisely transfer it to the striking concrete wall, a 1:1 scale mock-up was created. 

With its clearly defined cones of light directed upwards and downwards, the luminaire echoes the geometry of the coffered concrete ceiling and carries its rhythm across both storeys. In this way, it enters into a dialogue with the architecture that is as subtle as it is effective.

Lighting Design – bedroom

In contrast to the bold focal points in the formal rooms, the sleeping area features softer accents. Here, too, the geometrically patterned concrete ceiling continues, and its ceiling panels provide the ideal setting for Luna piena. In the hallways, it directs its light downward onto the walkways. In the bedroom, however, the light is reflected upward: its light is reflected off the ceiling, creating an even, atmospheric lighting effect. This ensures maximum glarefree conditions in the sensitive sleeping area while effectively highlighting the high-quality wooden slats within the ceiling panels.

The decision to install the luminaires repetitively in accordance with the ceiling grid was made quite deliberately. This place of retreat and relaxation should not be thrown off balance by any design variations. This principle is carried through into the adjoining dressing room to consistently ensure the intended effect of calm and balance. The two table luminaires from the Luna series – Luna pura and Luna sogno – appear as familiar anchor points in the room, while the backdrop for the real moon opens up beyond the expansive glass surfaces.

Lighting Design – garage and gym 

The close integration of architecture and lighting design is also evident in the garage. “The particular challenge was to consistently incorporate the existing structural conditions into the lighting design. In the garage, we were able to use existing openings in the exposed concrete ceiling for the Coro moon zero luminaires as well as for the cabling. The drivers were grouped together in a separate technical room, where they remain accessible for maintenance,” explains Erol Siegert-Knop, Head of Lighting Design at Occhio and responsible for the Villa Quantum project. 

Instead of exposed concrete, wood defines the fitness room – and with it, a different lighting character: Two Mito aura luminaires, positioned beneath the finely structured wooden slat ceiling, create a deliberate contrast to the material’s linear design language. Their upwarddirected light creates a precise interplay of light and structure on the wooden ceiling, while their direct light provides targeted illumination for the workout area. The floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall reflects this interplay of light and material, visually expanding the sense of space. The result is a distinctive spatial atmosphere that encourages focus, despite the clearly functional layout.

Together, down to the smallest detail 

When lighting design for Villa Quantum began, the building was still in the structural shell phase – and luminaires such as Luna and Coro were still in development. This made it possible to incorporate initial designs and prototypes into the project at an early stage, testing them and refining every detail to align perfectly with the architecture. 

The close collaboration is reflected not only in the technical solutions, but also in the interplay of light and materials. While plenty of natural light fills the building during the day, Occhio light takes over after sunset. Both the warm wooden ceilings and the striking concrete structure are brought into focus, creating a sense of comfort that many would not initially expect from a house made of exposed concrete.