Biasca, Switzerland
Casa Pellanda
Contemporary light in a historical context
Casa Cavalier Pellanda, a refined 16th-century Renaissance building located in Biasca (Canton Ticino), is an excellent example of the balance between enhancing the historical heritage and introducing contemporary lighting technologies.
The conservative restoration, supervised by Meyer Piattini Architects transformed the residence into a museum and exhibition space, preserving the architectural value and integrating technical solutions in accordance with modern museum standards.
In this highly constrained context, the lighting design by Lucespazio - Michela Bonzi and Jörg Frank Seemann ensured a discreet, precise and modulable light, capable of rapidly adapting to temporary exhibitions and different works on display, while fully respecting the historical surfaces.
Ariel B Micro luminaires combine small dimensions with high lighting performance, ideal for constrained contexts such as Casa Cavalier Pellanda.
Key features:
- 40 mm diameter, perfect for minimalist installations;
- interchangeable optics and accessories to shape the light precisely;
- visual comfort guaranteed by recessed optics and glare control.
A versatile and modular solution, perfect for dynamic museum environments and variable lighting scenes.
Acknowledgements
The project was awarded the Honorable Mention in the category Heritage Lighting Design at the LIT Design Awards 2025an international award that recognises respect for historical heritage combined with innovative lighting solutions.
