Liquid Art display. How do you pick if you can’t read the labels. Lighting design is more than circles and loops on electrical plans and switch symbols. Adaptive’s layers of light and integrated dimming design complete the entire story. #luxurylifestyle #luxuryinteriors #wineconnoisseur #winedisplay #lightingdesign #ledlights #luxuryliving @adaptivedg
On site coordination of our artistic and technical lighting and controls are critical, especially with today’s complex architecture. Hips, valleys, arches, curves and massing galore. The mastery of Michael Upwall Design. Adaptive Design Group is not a Plug and Run lighting design firm. We are artists, technologist, engineers and former contractors. Don’t fake it. Go with the Pros! @upwalldesign @adaptivedg #luxurylifestyle #mountainluxury #parkcitystyle #luxuryarchitect #luxuryinteriors #luxurycustomhomes #luxurylightingdesign #lightingcontrol #ledlightings
Cozy lighting design touches are never accidental even in the most intimate of spaces. Thoughtful, artistic, and technically integrated lighting makes a space, never distracts from it. Add ADAPTIVE DESIGN GROUP’S Lighting Design team to your custom home projects in 2021!
Principal, Glenn Merlin Johnson literally wrote the book and is continuing to artistically apply his craft on select homes nationwide.
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Custom Illumination for Dramatic Presentation
At Adaptive Design Group, we understand that lighting isn’t just about brightening a space—it’s about sculpting and defining every element within it. We specialize in shaping light to perfectly complement your furniture and décor, transforming each piece into a captivating focal point.
Our renowned high-output recessed Merlin Light is a prime example. This versatile fixture can be custom modified to meet your specific design and dramatic presentation needs, delivering precise, powerful illumination exactly where it’s needed. Whether it’s highlighting the textures of a luxurious sofa or accentuating the fine details of an exquisite table, our lighting solutions elevate your interiors with intention and artistry.
With tailored lighting designed to enhance your furnishings, we help create spaces that are as functional as they are breathtaking.
Reach out today to explore how custom lighting can transform your home’s interiors into a masterpiece of light and shadow.
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Home gym became the perfect staging area with our integrated ring light design. Cool infinity effect in the wall of mirrors. Add us to your projects team for amazing end results with our artistic lighting designs. www.adaptivedg.com . #lightingdesign #customlightingdesign #luxurylifestyle #interiordesign #luxuryarchitecture
Merlin Light installation progress in Singapore. One piece framed in perfect light several more to go. Our magical recessed hidden light shapes to the canvas in perfect color rendering, low heat and no UV damaging rays. Merlin Lights are safe for all mediums including Museum quality collections. Contact glenn@merlinlights.com for a consultation. @merlin_light @adaptivedg @glenn.johnson.14606 #fineart #luxurycollections #lightingdesigners #modernhomedesign #internationalluxuryliving
We work from the Mountains to the Seas providing our Artistic and Technical Lighting and Controls design. Same room, breathtaking in the morning and warm and inviting at night. Swipe left and take a deep breath. #lagunabeach #newportbeach #orangecounty #parkcity @adaptivedg @merlin_light @glenn.johnson.14606
A contemporary oil painting, abstract in its rendering and suggesting the flow of a waterfall, becomes a focal point in any space when properly illuminated. At Adaptive Design Group, we understand that lighting art is about more than simply shining a light—it’s about creating a presentation that highlights the work’s depth, color, and emotional impact.
For over 38 years, Adaptive Design Group has been shaping light to showcase collections, working with collectors, architects, and designers to ensure every piece is seen at its best. A key tool in this pursuit is the Merlin Light Framing Projector, a precision fixture designed to highlight art without creating glare, overspill, or harsh shadows. These projectors, combined with careful planning and expert placement, allow each painting to occupy its own space while contributing to the harmony of the room.
Adaptive Design Group’s approach goes beyond simply lighting artwork. Each project integrates lighting design, dimming control design, and integration planning to ensure that the art is complemented by its environment. Every brushstroke, texture, and subtle hue is revealed in a way that feels intentional, refined, and fully immersive.
With Adaptive Design Group, light becomes part of the narrative of the space—enhancing the viewer’s experience while preserving the integrity of the collection. Precision, artistry, and technology converge to transform a simple display into a lasting impression.
Because art deserves more than light—it deserves to be fully revealed.
Light is not a simple utility — it is an extension of the artwork itself. Properly designed, it draws the viewer in, enhances form, and preserves the integrity of the collection. Improperly done, it distracts, flattens, or diminishes. That is why discerning collectors and institutions turn to Merlin Lights for their most important pieces.
Adaptive Design has Shaping light onto art for over 38 years with Merlin Lights.
Contact Us or Visit Merlin Light for more information.
Integrated lighting isn’t an accessory—it’s the structure behind the atmosphere. When done right, it disappears. What’s left is a space that feels naturally beautiful, balanced, and alive. That’s the power of good lighting design. And it’s never accidental.
At Adaptive Design Group, we believe lighting is the fourth dimension of architecture. We work closely with architects, builders, and interior designers to ensure lighting isn’t tacked on at the end—it’s planned from the start. The result? Seamless transitions, intentional highlights, and an overall sense of clarity and warmth throughout your home.
Our approach includes every layer: ambient, task, decorative, and smart home lighting systems that respond to your routine and environment. From wireless lighting control to automatic house lights and smart outdoor lighting, we combine technical mastery with artistic instinct.
This project was a perfect example of what happens when collaboration and vision come together. A space transformed by light—not overwhelmed by it.
Let’s make something seamless. Contact us to begin your integrated residential lighting project.
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Frosted tips! This stunning Deer Crest residence is folded into Mother Nature with precision and grace, captured here beneath a veil of fresh snow and towering frosted trees. The landscape feels untouched—but every detail in this home was planned with intention, especially the lighting.
Architectural Lighting Design plays a crucial role in a home like this. Nestled in nature, the lighting must enhance both interior comfort and the exterior view. It’s not about overpowering the environment—it’s about working with it. Our lighting systems create warmth and clarity while maintaining the quiet magic of the surroundings. Whether it’s gently highlighting natural wood beams or adding ambient glow to exterior overhangs, the result is harmony between light and landscape.
Behind every glow is a team effort. We conduct walkthroughs during critical stages—like pre-drywall—to review lighting plans, dimming controls, and electrical engineering. These meetings ensure precision, prevent surprises, and align every trade on the details that matter most. Collaboration on this project with Upwall Design, McNulty Construction, and Ridgeline Electric has been exceptional.
Nature is the backdrop. Lighting is the story. And this Custom Deer Crest home is a masterclass in both.
Ready to bring your next custom home to life? Let’s talk.
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