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CEDIA 2022 in Dallas Texas
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CEDIA 2022 in Dallas Texas

CEDIA 2022 in Dallas Texas

CEDIA 2022 at the Dallas Convention Center marked a defining moment for professionals who work at the highest levels of luxury residential design and technology. From September 29 through October 1, Booth 1042 became more than just a destination — it became a gathering point for elite CI members who understand that true luxury is built through collaboration, precision, and deeply considered design.

This event reflected the growing influence of architectural lighting within the custom home industry. Glenn Merlin Johnson was a featured voice in the conversation around “Lighting Your Path to Luxury,” sharing decades of experience on how light shapes not only a space, but the way people live within it. When lighting is treated as a foundation rather than an afterthought, the home becomes more than a structure — it becomes an experience.

CEDIA 2022 in Dallas, Texas brought together integrators, architects, interior designers, and technology leaders from around the country, all with a common goal: to raise the standard of what is possible in high-end residential environments. These conversations matter because luxury today is no longer defined by excess — it’s defined by restraint, harmony, and systems that work flawlessly behind the scenes.

Booth 1042 served as a space for meaningful dialogue around innovation, lighting control, and the role that collaboration plays in executing sophisticated homes. The most successful projects are never built in isolation. They are shaped by teams who understand how architecture, interior design, lighting, and technology must operate as a unified vision.

Adaptive Design Group was proud to be part of this level of discourse — not as a spectacle, but as a steady voice rooted in experience, artistry, and technical discipline. Events like CEDIA are not simply trade shows; they are opportunities to reinforce the importance of process, partnership, and the human element behind every world-class project.

If you’re creating luxury spaces and looking to elevate them through intentional lighting design and meaningful collaboration, we invite you to connect with us and begin the conversation about how light can define your next project.

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LIGHT TRANSPORTER
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LIGHT TRANSPORTER

LIGHT TRANSPORTER

It is all about Visualization, Specification and Execution.

Few architectural features capture the imagination like a glass elevator. In this project, the elevator serves not only as a functional element connecting floors but as a visual centerpiece. A true LIGHT TRANSPORTER. Encased in glass, it frames breathtaking views of the snowy mountain landscape, creating a sense of openness and connection with the outdoors. As it moves, the surrounding light shifts, highlighting both the mechanical precision and the artistry of the surrounding architecture.

Wrapping gracefully around the elevator, the staircase is a masterclass in layered lighting. Artistic decorative lighting draws the eye to the sculptural qualities of the handrails, balusters, and treads, while practical lighting ensures safety and comfort. Subtle accent and recessed fixtures highlight the curves and angles, reinforcing the rhythm of movement through the space. Each element is carefully specified to balance aesthetic impact with functional necessity, a hallmark of expert architectural lighting design.

Adaptive Design Group’s approach to this space demonstrates how integrated design thinking elevates even the most technical elements. Visualization allows the team to anticipate how light interacts with materials, glass, and snow-reflective surfaces. Specifications ensure the correct products, placement, and dimming controls, while meticulous execution guarantees that the final result is flawless. The combination of artistry and technology transforms a simple vertical transport into a centerpiece of beauty, interaction, and light.

Ready to transform your home with functional art in motion? Contact Adaptive Design Group and see how expert lighting design can make every element shine.

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RETHINK CYBER SECURITY

RETHINK CYBER SECURITY for HOME and OFFICE. CEDIA Members sign up for Sessions and visit booth 2735. NEW DEALER LAUNCH.   #cybersecurity #iot #homeprotection #cyberprotection #internetofthings #themoderndesignteam #theartofillumination #luxuryhomes #homeelectronics

Authentic Lighting Design
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Authentic Lighting Design

Authentic Lighting Design

Authentic Lighting Design for Luxury Homes is not about excess — it is about intention, precision, and restraint. True luxury is experienced in the way a space feels, not just in how it looks. At Adaptive Design Group, we believe lighting is the silent language of architecture, shaping emotion, movement, and atmosphere without drawing attention to itself.

Our work begins where architecture and interior vision take form. Through Architectural Lighting Design, we study structure, ceiling planes, material palettes, and spatial rhythm to create lighting that feels native to the home. Every beam, wash, glow, and shadow is designed to complement the architecture, not compete with it. The goal is not brightness — it is balance.

With Integrated Dimming Control Engineering & Programming, we take lighting beyond aesthetics and into experience. A luxury home should adapt to the rhythm of daily life. Lighting scenes evolve from morning to evening, from entertaining to relaxing, from active to still. Through intelligent solutions, we ensure every layer of light responds intuitively to the homeowner’s lifestyle, delivering comfort, control, and seamless transitions throughout the home.

Our expertise in Electrical Engineering ensures that every design is not only beautiful, but buildable. We provide fully engineered documentation that trades can follow clearly, preventing costly mistakes and preserving the design intent from paper to reality. This level of technical precision protects the integrity of the architecture and ensures long-term performance of every system.

A defining aspect of our process is collaboration. We are proud to be teaming with leading architects nationwide, acting as an extension of their creative and technical vision. We exist to strengthen the design team, aligning lighting, technology, and structure into a unified plan. Our focus is singular: Design, Specifications, and Engineering Only — allowing us to remain product-neutral and solely dedicated to design excellence.

Authentic lighting design is invisible when it should be, and powerful when it matters most. If you are building or refining a luxury home and seek lighting that is as disciplined as it is artistic, we invite you to reach out and discover how our team can elevate your project through purposeful illumination.

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Exterior Deck Precision Lighting
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Exterior Deck Precision Lighting

Precision Lighting – Exterior Deck

Jewels of Light

Artistry and precision come together in exterior lighting when each element is thoughtfully placed to enhance the space. On this modern mountain luxury residence, what might appear as spontaneous “jewels of light” is, in fact, the result of meticulous planning, design, and execution. Each illuminated point on the deck is carefully positioned to accentuate architectural features, landscape elements, and the natural surroundings, creating an enchanting yet functional outdoor experience.

Adaptive Design Group approaches every exterior project with a focus on balance and harmony. The lighting serves multiple purposes—highlighting textures, guiding circulation, and creating ambiance—while never overwhelming the senses. By combining integrated controls, carefully chosen fixtures, and precise aiming, each light interacts seamlessly with the others, producing a dynamic yet cohesive visual composition.

The result is an outdoor environment that feels both magical and deliberate. Guests are drawn to the interplay of light across the deck, patios, and surrounding landscape, experiencing a sense of depth, comfort, and elegance.

Reach out to Adaptive Design Group to explore how our precision lighting can transform your exterior spaces, turning every deck, patio, and outdoor area into a masterpiece of light and design.

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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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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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Why Hide Your Staircase
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Why hide your staircase?

Why Hide Your Staircase?

Architectural Lighting That Elevates Every Step

A staircase is more than a passage—it’s a sculptural moment within the home. And when treated with intention, it becomes an opportunity to showcase the architecture rather than obscure it.

At Adaptive Design Group, we believe lighting is a tool of revelation—used to emphasize form, guide the eye, and create atmosphere. That’s why we treat features like staircases not as utilitarian necessities, but as canvases for our Artistry in Light.

In this home, the stairwell serves as both a functional connector and a central design feature. Subtle layers of indirect light accent the verticality of the space, while custom-integrated step lighting ensures safety without visual clutter. Every element—trimless fixtures, dimming zones, material reflections—was carefully considered to enhance the architectural story.

Our proprietary Dimming Control Technology gives the homeowner granular control over the mood and intensity of each scene, whether it’s late-night ambiance or bright midday visibility. The result is an environment that feels intuitive, refined, and remarkably balanced.

Great lighting doesn’t shout—it whispers. And in a space like this, the staircase becomes a quiet focal point: an illuminated path that invites movement while enhancing the home’s sense of flow and form.

Why Hide Your Staircase? If your staircase is tucked away in the shadows, it might be time to ask: what would happen if you lit it like the art piece it truly is?

Let’s explore what’s possible—step by step.

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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.

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Wine Country Contemporary homes in California
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Contemporary homes in California Wine Country

Wine Country Contemporary homes in California

Wine Country Contemporary homes in California represent a rare balance of refined architecture and effortless living — where landscape, structure, and light exist in quiet harmony. At Adaptive Design Group, we were honored to be invited into this vision, collaborating with BAR Architects to bring our artistry of lighting design into these exceptional residences.

In these contemporary wine country estates, the architecture speaks through clean lines, natural materials, and a deep connection to the surrounding vineyards and terrain. Lighting, in this context, cannot overpower the space — it must serve it. Every detail must feel intentional and understated, enhancing the experience rather than distracting from it. This is where our work begins.

Glenn Merlin Johnson and the Adaptive Design Group team approach projects like these with a philosophy grounded in subtlety and precision. We observe how sunlight moves across walls, stone, wood, and glass throughout the day. We evaluate how residents will live, gather, entertain, and retreat. Only then do we begin to sculpt light in a way that complements both the architectural vision and the rhythms of life inside the home.

Working alongside BAR Architects, our team developed layered lighting strategies that emphasize architectural form, celebrate texture, and bring warmth to the clean, modern aesthetic. From concealed architectural light sources that wash stone and wood surfaces, to carefully integrated ambient illumination that softens evening transitions, every layer was designed to feel natural, cohesive, and timeless.

These wine country homes are not simply structures — they are sanctuaries. The relationship between interior and exterior living is essential here. Lighting needed to gracefully bridge patios, terraces, and vineyard views with interior spaces, allowing the homes to breathe with the landscape and shift beautifully from day to night.

What makes projects like this truly successful is collaboration. Our role is not to override architecture, but to amplify it. By working in sync with the architects and the full design team, we ensure that lighting feels like it was always meant to be there — invisible in its presence, unforgettable in its effect.

At Adaptive Design Group, we believe that contemporary homes in landscapes as powerful as California’s wine country deserve lighting that matches their quiet sophistication.

If you’re designing a luxury residence and want illumination that honors both structure and setting, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate and bring your vision to light.

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