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Collaborative Lighting Excellence
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Collaborative Lighting Excellence

Collaborative Lighting Excellence

Bringing Together Visionaries to Illuminate Your Space

At Adaptive Design Group, we believe that the finest architectural lighting emerges from true collaboration. Our approach integrates the creative vision and technical expertise of Architects, Interior Designers, Lighting Designers, and AV/Integrators, all working in unison to craft lighting solutions that are as purposeful as they are breathtaking. We create Collaborative Lighting Excellence.

Every project benefits from this multidisciplinary teamwork, ensuring that the lighting design perfectly complements the architectural intent and interior aesthetics while seamlessly integrating advanced dimming and control technologies. This holistic collaboration allows us to anticipate challenges early and deliver fully coordinated lighting plans that enhance the mood, function, and flow of the space.

Our role as collaborative lighting designers means we’re not just focused on fixtures or brightness; we shape atmosphere, accentuate architectural details, and create emotional experiences through light. Whether it’s highlighting a sculptural element, designing intuitive lighting controls, or coordinating with audiovisual systems, our integrated process produces spaces that are both stunning and effortlessly livable.

Working closely with clients, builders, and design teams across luxury residential and commercial projects, Adaptive Design Group ensures every lighting concept is meticulously planned, communicated, and executed with precision.

Ready to elevate your project with expert collaborative lighting design? Contact Adaptive Design Group to start your journey toward perfectly illuminated spaces.

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Illuminating the Journey
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Illuminating the Journey

Illuminating the Journey

Transforming Staircases with Architectural Lighting & Dimming Control

A staircase isn’t just a means to move between floors—it’s a design statement, a sculptural element, and an opportunity to express the soul of a space.

At Adaptive Design Group, we don’t hide staircases—we elevate them. Illuminating the Journey begins with our signature Artistry in Light™ and advanced Dimming Control Technology, even the most understated stairwell becomes a captivating experience. The interplay of soft, programmable lighting and architectural precision brings motion, safety, and ambiance into perfect alignment.

Our team works hand-in-hand with architects and designers to seamlessly integrate lighting into the built form—highlighting materials, textures, and transitions without disrupting the flow of the home. Whether concealed under treads, tucked into side rails, or reflected off fine surfaces, each detail is meticulously considered.

Why settle for basic when the journey itself can be extraordinary? 

We believe every space has a story—and lighting is how it speaks. Contact us to start your journey!

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Natural Light and Technology
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Natural light and technology

Natural Light and Technology

In a well-designed space, light is never an afterthought—it is the framework upon which atmosphere, comfort, and even productivity are built. This study is a perfect example of how natural light and technology-based lighting can work in harmony, each complementing the other to create a balanced environment.

The floor-to-ceiling windows invite daylight to flood the room, shifting subtly as the sun moves and giving the space a natural rhythm. This connection to the outdoors not only reduces reliance on artificial light but also enhances well-being, anchoring the room to the cycles of the day. Natural light is dynamic, constantly transforming a space in ways that no fixture alone can achieve.

Yet it is the layering of technology-based lighting that completes the composition. Recessed glow provides gentle ambient illumination, erasing harsh shadows and setting a foundation of comfort. Decorative fixtures add visual interest and personality, acting as both functional tools and artistic accents. Task lighting ensures focus where it’s needed—over a desk, a book, or a creative project—while subtle interior design lighting highlights architectural details and textures, bringing depth to the room.

The true strength of lighting design lies in orchestrating these layers so that they feel effortless. No single source dominates; instead, natural and technological lighting exist in dialogue. When the sun sets, technology gracefully extends the life of the space, preserving its atmosphere without overwhelming it.

This balance is at the heart of modern living. It’s not about choosing between natural and artificial light, but about honoring both—the timeless clarity of sunlight and the precision of design-driven technology. Together, they create environments that adapt, inspire, and support the lives unfolding within them.

Contact us to discuss how your house can use Natural Light and Technology. 

Fine Art Deserves Fine Lighting
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Fine Art deserves fine Lighting

Fine Art Deserves Fine Lighting

Fine Art deserves fine Lighting. When you invest in artwork that moves you—bold, expressive pieces that stop you in your tracks—it only makes sense to light them with the same level of care and precision. Pamela Nielsen’s vibrant, contemporary work is a perfect example. Her paintings are alive with emotion, texture, and color. To truly appreciate the depth and energy of her art, the lighting must do more than illuminate—it must elevate.

Enter The Merlin Light Framing Projector. This specialized tool allows us to craft a focused, museum-quality beam of light tailored specifically to the dimensions of each piece. The result? Pamela’s creations aren’t just visible—they glow with intention. Every detail stands out in high fidelity, and the artwork can be appreciated at all hours, in any ambient condition.

Lighting fine art is part science, part artistry. It requires a deep understanding of the materials, finish, and mood the artist intended to convey. Our team takes that responsibility seriously. Whether it’s a single cherished piece or a full gallery installation, we ensure the lighting respects and enhances the story the artist tells.

Reach out to illuminate your collection with the intention it deserves.

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Lighting makes a space
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Lighting makes a space

Lighting Makes a Space

Where craftsmanship meets collaboration.

Integrated lighting isn’t just an afterthought—it’s the element that ties a room together, elevating it from functional to unforgettable. In this custom home bar, every detail was meticulously considered. From the rich, dark wood cabinetry to the cool-toned grey seating and the striking blue glass art pieces, the palette is refined and bold. But it’s the lighting that brings it all to life.

Warm layers of recessed architectural lighting accentuate textures and surfaces while casting a welcoming glow across the bar area. The lighting doesn’t just highlight design—it defines it. Shelving is illuminated with subtle precision to draw attention to the curated display, while task lighting is seamlessly integrated to serve both beauty and purpose.

This level of coordination doesn’t happen by chance. It requires collaboration across disciplines—architects, interior designers, and technology experts all working in sync. At Adaptive Design Group, we specialize in these collaborations, blending artistry, engineering, and deep experience to create lighting solutions that feel natural, effortless, and powerful.

Integrated lighting makes the space. We just make it extraordinary.
Contact us to get started on your custom bar or residential lighting project.

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The two kinds of LIGHT
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The two kinds of LIGHT

The Two Kinds of LIGHT

There are two kinds of LIGHT: The GLOW that illuminates and the GLARE that obscures. What do you choose? We are ARTISTS with LIGHT and experts in TECHNOLOGY. 38 years illuminating the finest homes in America.

At Adaptive Design Group, we understand that lighting is far more than visibility—it’s emotion, ambiance, and experience. Every home, from grand estates to intimate residences, presents unique opportunities to shape how light interacts with architecture, interior design, and the natural environment. Choosing glow over glare allows the true beauty of your space to emerge, revealing textures, colors, and forms that would otherwise be lost.

Our approach blends artistry and technology seamlessly. From recessed lighting to decorative fixtures, from art lighting to task and interior design illumination, we carefully balance each layer of lighting. Every choice—intensity, placement, color temperature—is deliberate, ensuring your home is as inviting and functional as it is stunning. Over 38 years, we have honed this craft across the finest homes in America, mastering how light enhances every surface, artwork, and architectural element.

The difference between glow and glare is subtle yet profound. Properly executed glow highlights and flatters, while glare distracts and diminishes the beauty of your home. Our team works with architects, interior designers, and homeowners to achieve lighting that is invisible in technique but unforgettable in experience.

Contact Adaptive Design Group today to discover how the right light can transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary. Choose glow—experience the artistry of light.

Architectural layer of light
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Architectural layer of light

Architectural Layer of Light

Highlight the structure, celebrate the space.

In every home, the architecture itself is a work of art. The architectural layer of light is our tool for enhancing those structural elements, subtly guiding the eye while accentuating the design intent. From vaulted ceilings and exposed rafters to textured walls, cornices, and intricate moldings, each detail has the potential to tell a story—if illuminated with purpose. Adaptive Design Group specializes in coordinating these elements with precision, ensuring the light enhances, rather than competes with, the architecture.

Our approach begins with visualization—mapping the space, understanding its volumes, lines, and textures. Every ceiling recess, wall plane, and corner receives careful attention. Through detailed planning and specification, we select the ideal fixture type, placement, and intensity to complement the design. The result is lighting that feels natural yet intentional, bringing depth, warmth, and clarity to every surface.

Integration is key. The architectural layer is seamlessly coordinated with decorative, task, interior design, and art lighting, creating a multi-dimensional environment. Dimming and smart controls allow homeowners to fine-tune the atmosphere with ease, reinforcing comfort and usability without compromising elegance.

This layer doesn’t just illuminate—it sculpts the space, emphasizing the architecture’s inherent beauty and supporting the other layers to produce a cohesive, luxurious experience. Every corner, every line, every surface becomes part of the visual narrative, enhancing both the function and feel of the home.

Discover the power of architectural lighting. Contact Adaptive Design Group to elevate your home through purposeful, artful illumination.

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Liquid Art Display

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

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On Site Coordination

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

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Cozy Lighting Design

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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