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Beautiful color corrected light
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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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Light and mood setting dimming

Warming up this Sun Valley, Idaho with our artistry in light and mood setting dimming. Doesn’t hurt to have an amazing palette and setting to work with. @mclaughlinarchitects #sunvalleyidaho #mountainluxury #timberframing #lightingdesign Learn More

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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 589 589 Adaptive Design Group, Inc.

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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Precision execution

Precision Execution

Human minds in collaboration are magical.

When vision, artistry, and expertise come together, the result is something extraordinary. This incredible residence is a testament to what happens when every detail is thoughtfully designed, specified, and executed with precision. At Adaptive Design Group, collaboration has always been at the heart of our approach. Lighting design is not a solitary act—it is a conversation between disciplines, woven together to enhance architecture, interiors, and lifestyle.

For this project, we had the pleasure of working alongside two outstanding partners. Upwall Design (upwalldesign.com) brought architectural vision to life with their signature blend of artistry and functionality. Their ability to harmonize natural surroundings with interior flow created the perfect canvas for lighting to accentuate and elevate. Equally vital was SAP Development Group (sap-development.ca), whose dedication to precision and craftsmanship ensured that every detail of the home’s construction aligned seamlessly with the design intent.

Our role at Adaptive Design Group was to bring illumination into the equation—not simply to light a home, but to shape how it is experienced. From subtle architectural layers to feature-defining highlights, lighting was tailored to complement both the architecture and the art it houses. Together, the collaboration turned a residence into a living, breathing masterpiece.

Visualization. Artistry. Communication. Precision execution. These are the values we believe make a home timeless and enjoyable for generations. Bravo to this incredible team.

Let us help you on your next collaborative project!

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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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Painting framed with Merlin Light
Painting framed with Merlin Light 589 589 Adaptive Design Group, Inc.

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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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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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