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Merlin Light frames Jackson Pollock
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Merlin Light frames Jackson Pollock in light

Merlin Light Frames Jackson Pollock in Light

There are few greater challenges—and greater honors—than lighting fine art at the highest level. When the work in question is by Jackson Pollock, every choice of placement, angle, and fixture becomes critical. Pollock’s paintings are not just images; they are energy frozen on canvas. Layers of drips, splatters, and controlled chaos demand light that reveals depth, texture, and the motion hidden within.

For this project, Merlin Light precision art lighting projectors were the tool of choice. Known for their ability to deliver exacting beams of light without distraction, Merlin fixtures bring a rare blend of power and subtlety. Every brushstroke, every glint of paint, and every variation in surface texture becomes visible, allowing viewers to engage with the work as the artist intended.

The challenge with a Pollock is balance. Too much light, and the painting flattens; too little, and its vibrant energy disappears. Our approach was to frame the canvas in a way that created dimension, revealing both the intricacy of Pollock’s technique and the broader movement of the composition. The projector’s framing technology allowed for seamless edges of light, so the artwork appears illuminated as if by magic, with no spill onto surrounding walls.

The result is not just lighting—it’s transformation. Thats why our clients chose Merlin Light frames Jackson Pollock in light. Viewers are invited into the rhythm of the piece, with the paint seeming to pulse and shift under the illumination. It’s a reminder that great art deserves great light, and that the right fixture doesn’t just illuminate—it elevates.

With Merlin Light and Pollock together, the outcome is nothing short of a magical match.

Need our incredible framing for your art? Contact us!

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Beautiful color corrected light

Beautiful color corrected light

Holy Cow! This striking piece of art is framed in beautiful, color-corrected light thanks to our Merlin Light precision optical framing projector. With accurate beam control and expert placement, we’re able to highlight the finest details of any artwork—down to the textures, brushstrokes, and vibrant color palette the artist intended. In this case, that includes the bold expression of a contemporary cow portrait, and yes, we’re still moo-ved by the results.

Lighting fine art isn’t just about visibility—it’s about reverence. Our approach ensures that the environment around each piece supports the emotional intent of the work itself. That means high CRI (Color Rendering Index) sources, precision optics, and intelligent dimming all working together to preserve color fidelity and draw the eye where it matters most.

The Merlin Light Projector is one of our favorite tools for this kind of detail-forward work. Adjustable, architectural, and remarkably discreet, it allows our design team to sculpt light the same way an artist shapes a canvas.

Whether you’re showcasing personal collections or museum-quality installations, fine lighting is the secret ingredient that transforms a display into a moment.

Contact Us to bring your art to life with expert lighting design.

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Floating wood ceiling backlit

Floating Wood Ceiling Backlit

Year-Round Comfort Through Thoughtful Design

A bedroom should be a sanctuary, and this mountain retreat demonstrates how lighting transforms a simple space into a layered, luxurious experience. The floating wood ceiling is backlit to provide soft, ambient illumination that can be enjoyed year-round, creating a warm glow that complements both natural daylight and evening moods. Hidden within this design are motorized roller shades, seamlessly integrated to give the owner control over privacy, light levels, and ambiance at any time of day.

This level of sophistication doesn’t happen by accident. Adaptive Design Group collaborates closely with architects, interior designers, and the client to ensure every detail is precisely executed. Each layer of light—ambient, task, accent, and decorative—is carefully coordinated to highlight architectural features, furniture, and decor while maintaining overall harmony within the space.

From soft ceiling washes to carefully placed reading lights, every element serves both function and aesthetics. The result is a bedroom that adapts effortlessly to changing conditions and seasons, blending technology with artistry to create a sanctuary of comfort, beauty, and utility.

Elevate your personal spaces with the expertise of Adaptive Design Group. Contact us to explore how precision lighting can transform your home.

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Subtle Portal Grand Salon

Subtle Portal, Grand Salon

Architecture and light melded with perfection for this Atherton, CA masterpiece. Give your guests an entrance that will blow them away.

This grand salon exemplifies how Adaptive Design Group transforms architectural spaces into experiences through professional lighting design. A domed ceiling crowns the room, masterfully illuminated to emphasize its curves, scale, and grandeur. Every fixture, angle, and layer is carefully orchestrated to highlight the architectural features while maintaining warmth and intimacy within the vast space.

The lighting design incorporates multiple layers to achieve depth and dimension. Art lighting ensures every painting, sculpture, and collectible commands attention without overpowering the space. Decorative lighting, including chandeliers and accent fixtures, introduces elegance while complementing the room’s classic design. Meanwhile, interior lighting illuminates furniture, tables, and curated vignettes, allowing the décor itself to shine and creating a cohesive, inviting environment.

While a Subtle Portal, this Grand Salon, demonstrates the delicate balance of luxury and function, showing how thoughtful lighting design can guide guests’ experiences from the moment they enter. Every detail is meticulously considered—fixtures are placed to highlight texture, shadow, and form while avoiding glare or visual clutter. The result is a subtle portal into a home where architecture and interior design are enhanced, not overshadowed, by light.

Adaptive Design Group specializes in bringing this level of precision, artistry, and technical expertise to every project. Whether your vision is classical elegance or modern sophistication, professional lighting design elevates your interiors to unforgettable experiences.

Contact us to bring architectural mastery and luxurious lighting design to your home.

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Make it memorable

Make It Memorable

Luxury, Comfort, and Seamless Design

A front door is more than just an entry point—it’s the first impression, the introduction to the life inside. At Adaptive Design Group, we believe that true luxury is defined not by extravagance alone, but by three essential qualities: comfort, practicality, and seamless integration. When you enter a home designed with this philosophy, every detail—from lighting to automation to architectural accents—works in harmony to create a space that feels effortless and inviting.

Lighting plays a central role in shaping this experience. Thoughtfully designed exterior and interior illumination highlights architectural elements, guides your path, and creates a sense of welcome. Every fixture is strategically placed to enhance both aesthetics and function, blending decorative, task, and ambient lighting into a cohesive whole. The result is a front entrance that is striking, practical, and intuitive, no matter the time of day or season.

Beyond lighting, our work incorporates integrated systems that streamline your daily life. From motorized shades and dimming control to access management and environmental automation, each layer is designed to operate invisibly, enhancing comfort without distraction. Collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, and homeowners, we ensure that each detail contributes to a harmonious and luxurious environment.

True luxury doesn’t shout—it resonates. A front door should set the tone for the home inside: welcoming, precise, and elegant. With Adaptive Design Group, your entrance becomes a memorable experience, the perfect start to a life lived with comfort, practicality, and seamless sophistication.

Contact us today to elevate your home’s first impression with expert Architectural Lighting Design and integrated systems.

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Lighting design for 40 years

Lighting Design for 40 Years

Vision, Artistry, and Technology in Perfect Harmony

Without light, color does not exist. And in the world of architecture, light is the element that brings design to life. For 40 years, Adaptive Design Group has been applying our craft to remarkable residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, turning vision into reality through architectural lighting design. Every project is an opportunity to combine technical precision with artistic sensibility, creating environments that are as functional as they are visually stunning.

Our approach is grounded in both theory and practice. We understand how light interacts with surfaces, textures, and materials—how shadows and highlights shape perception, and how layers of light can define spaces. From architectural lighting that emphasizes structure, to decorative lighting that complements interiors, and integrated control systems that allow seamless automation, each element is carefully orchestrated. The goal is always to enhance the human experience, guiding the eye, evoking emotion, and creating ambiance that feels natural yet extraordinary.

Over four decades, our experience has taught us that great lighting is never accidental. It is a blend of careful planning, precise execution, and collaborative design. Working alongside architects, interior designers, and homeowners, we ensure that every space achieves its fullest potential, whether it’s a modern mountain retreat, a classical coastal estate, or a contemporary urban residence.

Adaptive Design Group’s longevity in the industry is a testament to our commitment to quality, innovation, and artistry. We transform architecture with light, making each space not just seen, but truly felt.

Discover the power of expert architectural lighting design—contact Adaptive Design Group to illuminate your vision.

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Painting framed with Merlin Light

Painting Framed with Merlin Light

Highlighting Art with Precision and Elegance

In this Aspen, Colorado residence, Merlin Light framing projector transforms a painting above the fireplace into a luminous focal point. Architectural lighting design is about more than illumination—it’s about creating a moment where the art commands attention, and the surrounding space complements without competing.

The Painting framed with Merlin Light allows precise control over beam shape and intensity, ensuring every brushstroke, texture, and color gradient is rendered with stunning accuracy. Unlike standard accent lighting, these projectors are carefully calibrated to balance warmth and clarity, drawing the eye naturally to the artwork while respecting the room’s existing light sources.

This installation demonstrates the power of thoughtful lighting in a dining room setting. The painting becomes a centerpiece, harmoniously framed by the mantle and the architectural elements around it. Decorative lighting, task lighting, and ambient layers work in concert, creating a space that is both functional and immersive. Even in a room filled with furniture, natural light, and architectural details, the artwork maintains prominence.

The flexibility of Merlin Light makes it ideal for collectors, interior designers, and homeowners who value precision and artistry. Its seamless integration ensures that the technology disappears from view, leaving only the experience of art at its finest.

For those who want every piece of art in their home to shine as it was intended, Adaptive Design Group brings decades of expertise, patented technology, and a keen artistic eye to every installation.

Contact us to explore how Merlin Light can elevate your residential art collection and create unforgettable visual moments in your home.

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Its a team effort!

It’s a Team Effort!

Collaborative Lighting for Exceptional Architecture

At Adaptive Design Group, every successful project is the result of true collaboration. From architects and interior designers to builders and homeowners, our team brings decades of expertise in architectural lighting design, dimming artistry, and technical specifications to every project. Each layer of light is carefully planned—ambient, task, decorative, and architectural—so that every corner, surface, and element of your space is elevated and illuminated with precision.

Lighting isn’t just about visibility; it’s about creating mood, enhancing materials, and accentuating design details. Whether it’s the subtle glow of a recessed fixture, the dramatic framing of a piece of artwork, or the ambient layering across a lounge or outdoor space, every choice is intentional. Our focus on technical execution ensures that the artistic vision is seamlessly translated into reality, without compromising functionality or comfort.

This approach allows the architecture and interiors to shine while maintaining a cohesive, refined environment. With 38 years of experience, Adaptive Design Group has mastered the balance of artistry and technology, ensuring each project feels effortless yet meticulously crafted.

Reach out to learn how we can contribute our expertise to your next project—because great lighting, like great design, is always a team effort.

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Light Framing Projectors – Sculpted Art

Light Framing Projectors – Sculpted Art

Merlin Light Framing Projectors

Lighting can transform art, revealing texture, depth, and vibrancy that might otherwise go unnoticed. This sculpted or carved piece comes to life under the precision of Merlin Light framing projectors, expertly highlighting every angle, contour, and surface detail. By carefully controlling beam placement, intensity, and focus, these projectors bring out the true dimensionality of the artwork, allowing viewers to fully experience its tactile and visual richness.

Adaptive Design Group leverages these tools as part of a comprehensive approach to fine art illumination. Every selection of light—its placement, angle, and intensity—is deliberate, designed to enhance without overwhelming. The result is an immersive display where texture, shadow, and color harmonize perfectly, creating an emotional connection between viewer and art.

Whether your collection includes sculptural works, textured canvases, or intricate carvings, precision lighting ensures each piece receives the attention it deserves. Merlin Lights are more than fixtures—they are instruments that elevate the art itself.

The interplay of light and shadow is crucial when highlighting textured or three-dimensional art. Merlin Light framing projectors allow for subtle adjustments that can dramatically change how a piece is perceived. From soft washes that emphasize depth to sharp directional highlights that accentuate intricate details, every aspect of the lighting can be tailored to the specific characteristics of the artwork. This level of control ensures the piece is presented exactly as the artist intended, while also complementing the surrounding environment and overall design of the space.

Contact Adaptive Design Group to discover how proper light framing can enhance your art collection, revealing every nuance and making each piece shine in its full glory.

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Buddha framed in light

Buddha Framed in Light

A Moment of Peace Illuminated

In one of our signature projects, a serene Buddha figure is framed beautifully in light, set against a backlit onyx wall that casts a warm, calming glow. This thoughtful lighting design creates a peaceful focal point—an invitation to pause, breathe, and find tranquility amid daily life.

At Adaptive Design Group, we use our custom Merlin Light®—a high-output recessed projector—to sculpt and highlight art with precision and subtlety. It’s not just about illumination; it’s about crafting moments of calm and reflection through light.

Let your home become a sanctuary where every detail, including lighting, encourages mindfulness and peace.

Reach out to discover how our architectural lighting design can transform your space into a haven of calm and beauty.

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