ProjectMondaine De Pariso IstanbulLocationIstanbul, TurkiyeLighting DesignLINE Lighting Design, TurkiyeArchitectTabanlıoğlu Architects, TurkiyeInterior DesignAtelier Daphné Desjeux, FranceAdditional DesignExecutive Architect: Arketipo DesignClientTersane İstanbulLighting SuppliersLabos Aydınlatma, Waxy Design, Lumiere AydınlatmaLighting ControlMakel
Mondaine de Pariso, after its first venue in Paris, now arrives in Istanbul with a new chapter that reimagines the spirit of 19th-century Parisian nightlife. The design unfolds as a layered narrative of light, shaping ambience and experience. Every element of the project is guided by this story in which decorative and architectural lighting is combined to create intimacy, focus, and rhythm.
The decorative lighting provides the soul of the venue, setting the tone from the first impression. Specially designed decorative fixtures are conceived in harmony with the interior, becoming more than light sources as they extend the materials, colors, and patterns that define the space itself. Their warm glow generates intimacy, softening velvet textures and polished surfaces while enhancing the character of vintage details. In this setting, a chandelier composed of reflective spheres becomes the focal point. The chandelier in the heart of the room scatters light into shifting reflections, bringing the atmosphere to life and unifying the space with a vibrant, collective glow. Through these elements, decorative lighting does more than illumination; it brings spirit, charm and warmth that envelops the guest and frames the social experience.
Extending this mood, architectural lighting complements the scene, adding definition and direction. It creates emphasis by guiding the eye toward performances and the flow of circulation. In this way, it sharpens contrasts and sets rhythm. At the same time, it ensures that the collective warmth of the decorative lighting finds balance with clarity and precision. The same language of light extends into shelves and display areas where concealed lighting draws out bottles, textures, and reflective surfaces, adding depth and subtle drama. In this way, decorative and architectural lighting merge into a seamless composition, where softness and focus coexist and the environment adapts naturally to social encounters, music, and performance.
The atmosphere is further enriched by the use of extra warm white light. Its gentle glow envelops the venue with comfort, reducing sharpness. Guests find themselves surrounded by a glow that feels natural and familiar, creating not only a sense of warmth but also belonging within the collective experience.
Supporting this composition, a DMX-based control system ensures flexibility and responsiveness. Lights shift in sync with music, adapting to the mood of the evening. Light interacts with performance itself, rising and softening in tune with the moment to draw the audience deeper into the scene.Through this dynamic quality, the venue never feels static; instead, light itself becomes part of the performance, reflecting rhythm and amplifying atmosphere.
Mondaine de Pariso’s design creates an unified and flexible environment where tradition and modernity converge. The warmth of decorative lighting, the clarity of architectural lighting, and the responsiveness of control systems shape an experience that recalls the timeless allure of Paris while resonating with the vibrant energy of its new setting. Ultimately, lighting becomes the main character, defining the story of the space.