Lighting

Painting framed with Merlin Light
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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.

@adaptivedg.com. @glenn.johnson.14606

Buddha framed in light
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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.

@merlin_light #theartofillumination #justbreathe #buddahstatues #artcurator

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Calif Wine Country Contemporary homes

Glenn Merlin Johnson’s Adaptive Design Group were pleased to be added to the team for our artistry of Lighting Design with BAR Architects on these Calif Wine Country Contemporary homes. @bar_architects @montagehealdsburg @california_wine_country #contemporaryhomestyle #theartofillumination

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Classic Mountain architecture

Beautiful Inside and Out! Classic Mountain architecture. Happy to team with Shope Reno Wharton Architects on the Park City, Utah Estate. @shoperenowharton Lighting Design, Integrated Dimming and Electrical Engineering by Glenn Merlin Johnson #lightingdesign #lightingcontrol #theartofillumination

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Maine architectural marvel

Classic New England. We added our lighting design and dimming artistry to this Maine architectural marvel. Home owner selected us as part of his design team with John Morris Architect and Ontario Design. Excellent collaboration! @johnmorrisarchitects .. @ontariodesigncompany #theartofillumination #luxuryhomesnewengland #luxuryhomesmaine #customhomes #mainearchitecture

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Desert Beauty

Desert Beauty. Artistic Lighting is never accidental. Starts with an amazing Architect and Interiors an Owner with vision and trust, an Artist and Technologist with light, shadow, color, dimming and vast product application knowledge. End results accentuate and never distracts! This is the Art of Illumination exemplified. @kha_architects #artofillumination #lightingdesigns #bighorncountryclub #estate #luxury #interiordesign #desertlife #palmdesert #bighorngolfclub #artisticlightingisneveraccidental #customhomebuilders #estatehomes

Gaviotta Coast Estates
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Gaviotta Coast Estates

Gaviota Coast Estates

Collaborative Luxury Lighting Design Along the Coast

Perched along the breathtaking Gaviota Coast, these two estates showcase how exceptional lighting design elevates both architecture and lifestyle. Adaptive Design Group provided comprehensive lighting design, controls, and electrical engineering, ensuring that every interior and exterior element was illuminated with intention and artistry.

Collaboration was key to bringing these coastal estates to life. Working alongside Mark Weaver & Associates, a premier interior design firm from West Hollywood, California, and Kitchell Custom Homes, renowned for building value every day, we ensured every detail was harmonized. From ambient lighting that enhances the natural flow of each room, to accent and task lighting that highlights art, furniture, and architectural features, the result is an immersive, luxurious experience for the homeowners.

Outside, landscape and pathway lighting complement the rugged, coastal environment, accentuating the natural beauty while maintaining functionality and comfort. All systems are integrated through advanced dimming and control technology, offering the homeowners effortless management of every light and scene.

Adaptive Design Group’s approach blends technical expertise with artistic vision, delivering homes that are not only visually stunning but also intuitive and adaptable for daily living. Each estate stands as a testament to the power of precise collaboration, thoughtful design, and mastery of light.

Bring your vision to life with expert lighting design. Contact Adaptive Design Group to learn how we can elevate your home.

@markweaverandassociates @kitchellcustomhomes

Merlin Light Framing Projector
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Merlin Light Framing Projector

Abstract art often thrives on motion, energy, and layered meaning—and lighting must rise to the same level of sophistication to do it justice. In this recent installation, a vibrant and chaotic abstract painting—appearing at once floral, fiery, and explosive in its color movement—was given new life under the precision of a Merlin Light framing projector. Bold strokes of red, blue, and yellow weave across the canvas, perhaps hinting at a dandelion caught mid-burst, though the interpretation remains fluid and dynamic. What could have easily been lost in uneven shadows or overwhelmed by ambient light instead stands fully realized, every hue sharpened and balanced by tailored illumination.

The Merlin Light framing projector is built for exactly this kind of work—taking the unpredictable, layered nature of fine art and revealing it at its absolute best. Unlike general gallery lighting, which can flood a space indiscriminately, the projector allows for surgical precision. Light is directed only where it belongs, shaping around the canvas itself without distracting spill or glare. The result is not just visibility, but clarity: a viewer experiences the artwork as the artist intended, rich in color, depth, and dimensionality.

This project highlights how thoughtful lighting transforms the experience of art. The chaotic brushwork and radiant color scheme of the piece draw the eye in, and under the Merlin Light framing projector, those details radiate with energy and intention. In many ways, the projector doesn’t simply illuminate the painting—it frames the story, ensuring every detail, every burst of color, can be fully appreciated.

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