Batcave by Ben Rousseau Brightens Your Abode
Juliet Pospielovsky — June 27, 2013 — Art & Design
References: rousseau & archiscene.net
If only all basements were illuminated like this design from Ben Rousseau!
Digging down is the best way to add square footage to an urban property, but all too often these subterranean kingdoms follow a familiar formula, and are nearly always suffering from lack of natural light. This is not the case with the Batcave created by lighting designer Ben Rousseau. The design is packed with intriguing creative ideas, from a bright ceiling with two levels of color-changing LEDs around each step, to a cocktail bar lit up with warm white lights to accentuate the multi-faceted counter.
This design was created for a client who is a connoisseur of cars and 20th century furniture, art and collectibles. The 3,000-foot space needed to showcase his prized possessions. The Aston Martin DB4 is easily viewed from the entertaining / living space of this brightly illuminated basement, and is raised up on a stage surrounded by beams of light that are reminiscent of a protective force field.
The lounge itself features Rousseau’s signature illuminated bubble chair, which is etched with a graphic design by INSA. A snug – a booth with a circular entrance that is also cleverly illuminated – features original Verner Panton wall panels, and has Rousseau Design’s Iris light in red LED as a focal point that complements Panton’s funky, plastic wall bubbles. Even the snooker hall has a light-filled ceiling, so wherever you are in this illuminated basement you never miss the lack of daylight!
Digging down is the best way to add square footage to an urban property, but all too often these subterranean kingdoms follow a familiar formula, and are nearly always suffering from lack of natural light. This is not the case with the Batcave created by lighting designer Ben Rousseau. The design is packed with intriguing creative ideas, from a bright ceiling with two levels of color-changing LEDs around each step, to a cocktail bar lit up with warm white lights to accentuate the multi-faceted counter.
This design was created for a client who is a connoisseur of cars and 20th century furniture, art and collectibles. The 3,000-foot space needed to showcase his prized possessions. The Aston Martin DB4 is easily viewed from the entertaining / living space of this brightly illuminated basement, and is raised up on a stage surrounded by beams of light that are reminiscent of a protective force field.
The lounge itself features Rousseau’s signature illuminated bubble chair, which is etched with a graphic design by INSA. A snug – a booth with a circular entrance that is also cleverly illuminated – features original Verner Panton wall panels, and has Rousseau Design’s Iris light in red LED as a focal point that complements Panton’s funky, plastic wall bubbles. Even the snooker hall has a light-filled ceiling, so wherever you are in this illuminated basement you never miss the lack of daylight!
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing Lighting - Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative lighting solutions that can change colors and create dynamic atmospheres in basements and other interior spaces.
2. Subterranean Design - Opportunity for architects and interior designers to explore creative ideas for transforming underground spaces, such as basements, into unique and well-lit environments.
3. Integration of Light and Decor - Opportunity to combine lighting and decor elements to create visually stunning and functional spaces, making basements more inviting and aesthetically pleasing.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for companies to design and manufacture advanced color-changing LED lighting systems for residential and commercial use.
2. Architecture Industry - Opportunity for architects to specialize in subterranean design and develop expertise in transforming underground spaces into attractive and functional areas.
3. Interior Design Industry - Businesses can tap into the trend by offering specialized interior design services that incorporate lighting and decor to create unique and inviting basement spaces.
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