Maison Ullens Paris
Client
Maison Ullens
Project location
Paris, France
Project date
2014
Architect
OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), Rotterdam
Luxury meets light: Made to measure lighting solution for Maison Ullens Paris.
Maison Ullens' first flagship store in Paris unites elegance, craftsmanship, and modern design. The Belgian fashion brand represents luxury fashion and premium materials like leather and cashmere. The goal of the project was to create an exclusive shopping experience that highlights the brand identity while offering space for intimacy and discovery. The international architecture firm OMA transformed this vision with a clear design language and precious materials - supported by a subtle yet impactful lighting design by Zumtobel.
Sensitive lighting design: subtle, focused and effective
Zumtobel's lighting solution highlights fashion and materials in the Maison Ullens store in style. . Balanced base lighting with PANOS infinity downlights and CARDAN LED spotlights creates a pleasant spatial atmosphere. The MICROTOOLS lighting system uses targeted lighting accents on the shelves, while the minimalist VIVO XS system almost disappears into the ceiling. The luminaires channel the focus on the products without being the center of attention themselves.
Colours and materials perfectly showcased by LED technology.
A one-hundred percent LED lighting solution guarantees not only energy efficiency but also the highest colour fidelity — with a colour rendering index of Ra > 90. This makes fabrics and materials appear authentic, precious, and almost "tangible". Even the exclusive surfaces of the interior architecture – such as onyx marble, wood, and brass – gain a new dimension through the attuned lighting. The versatile SUPERSYSTEM E1 completes the lighting concept and provides flexible accent lighting in special areas.
Sustainable, customized, brand-compliant – lighting as part of the customer experience
The lighting solution in the Maison Ullens store is more than just illumination—it's an integral component of brand communication. The restrained yet precise lighting design creates an authentic experiential space for sophisticated customers. Instead of mass-produced goods, the store design enables unique interactions with the brand through good lighting. This transforms shopping into an exclusive experience - in line with the principles of modern, sustainable, and emotional retail.
Light as a subtle luxury: Our bespoke lighting solution underlines the exclusive, artisan-crafted store concept of Maison Ullens, making fashion and materials an elegant experience.
Catherine Guerin, Global Key Account Manager, Zumtobel France
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