Architectural Lighting Design Insights

Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Art of Lighting Design As AI and automation increasingly enter the world of architecture and design, it is easy to assume that lighting design can be generated solely by software. But in the luxury residential arena, nuance, emotion, and architectural intent demand far more than data—they require artistry, intuition, and…

Let’s illuminate your vision “We are Artists with Light and Experts with Technologies…” – Glenn Merlin Johnson, Founder of Adaptive Design Group At Adaptive, lighting is not an afterthought—it’s a defining element of architecture. We bring both artistry and engineering to every project, designing luminous environments where innovation supports elegance. Technologies are critical—not only to…

The Art of Illumination at Basalte We’re proud to share that our Founder & Principal, Glenn Merlin Johnson, was the keynote speaker at the inaugural design series event hosted at @basalte’s USA showroom in Salt Lake City. Glenn presented The Art of Illumination—a topic rooted in decades of experience designing lighting that enhances architecture, honors intention,…

Lighting Design That Speaks the Language of Architecture At Adaptive Design Group, we speak the language of architects. Our detailed lighting and engineering process integrates seamlessly from concept to completion—elevating both form and function.

This isn’t just lighting—it’s emotional architecture. Every beam, every shadow, every dimmed moment is intentionally composed to support the spatial narrative. At…

Crafting Emotion Through Light Great architecture is felt, not just seen. Our lighting designs are rooted in emotional experience—enhancing how people feel, move, and live within their space.

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Lighting You Can Build From Builders love us because we deliver buildable designs. Our precision documentation helps align trades, set budgets, and avoid rework—especially with the rapidly evolving tech in lighting and control systems.

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Why Architects Trust Adaptive Design ⁣ Collaborating with Adaptive means your architectural vision remains pure—artfully illuminated with precision and purpose. We take ownership of the technical complexities, allowing you to focus fully on spatial form, materiality, and narrative.

Because when we handle the complexity, you get to focus on the artistry. Contact us for your residential…

The Future Is Bright: Lighting Automation for the Modern Home Bringing Light, Life, and Luxury Into Harmony As technology reshapes how we live, lighting has evolved far beyond a simple switch. Lighting automation—once a luxury reserved for futuristic visions—is now an essential feature in today’s finest homes. At Adaptive Design Group, we’ve spent decades designing…

Lighting the perfect summer residence Perched in the mountains of Utah, this private luxury residence includes three distinct structures—each thoughtfully designed. Artfully illuminated by Adaptive Design Group, the lighting enhances the natural textures and architectural beauty, making this the perfect summer residence.⁠ ⁠ Here, the days are long and free. Children run barefoot until the…

Great lighting elevates For over 40 years, The MerlinLight® line of recessed framing projectors has been enhancing private, residential art collections around the world. This Fourth of July, we’re proud to showcase an American flag art installation, perfectly lit with The MerlinLight®, honoring both the artistry of the work and the meaning behind it. Because…