Piano Nobile Torino, Italy
“Piano Nobile Torino” is an outstanding lighting project carried out inside the majestic Palazzo Saluzzo in Paesana, the most sumptuous and imposing private residence in the city.
The concept stems from a sophisticated dialogue between 18th-century elegance and contemporary creativity.
The main architectural challenge was to transform a listed historic residence into an exhibition space and multifunctional event venue, operating within strict structural limitations: the impossibility of modifying the existing electrical system also required the exclusive use of predefined light points.
The objectives that guided the design include:
• Immersing visitors in an elegant and contemporary atmosphere.
• Ensuring maximum respect and preservation of the frescoed surfaces and coffered ceilings.
• Favouring the interaction between natural and artificial light, recreating a dynamic variability.
• Enhancing the architectural features by giving the spaces a distinctive identity.
• Ensuring safe circulation in compliance with current regulations.
• Providing flexible lighting scenarios for different types of use.
• Pursuing energy savings through advanced programming of the fixtures.
The project covers different types of environments, each characterized by bespoke solutions managed via wireless technology, which guarantee flexibility and dynamic management.
The project involves different types of rooms, each characterized by bespoke solutions managed via wireless technology, which guarantee flexibility and dynamic management:
– Frescoed rooms and rooms with coffered ceilings –
To preserve the integrity of the original frescoes and coffered ceilings, we adopted a non-invasive approach. Custom metal sheet shelves were designed, integrated chromatically with the walls, which house electrified tracks and projectors with different optics. This hybrid system enhances the architecture with indirect light, while offering reconfigurable accent lighting.
– Rooms with lowered beams –
In these spaces, the concept draws inspiration from the changing nature of natural light with the aim of creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. The system involves the integration of LED profiles with grazing light equipped with Tunable White technology. This solution makes it possible to recreate the “passing clouds” effect (shifting shadows) by modulating the intensity and color temperature, synchronizing (via sensors) with changes in external light. The intervention not only enhances the architectural features of the beams but also ensures a high level of visual comfort.
– Historical Atmospheres:
The programming culminates in evening scenarios with a color temperature of 1800-2200K; this is a sophisticated color choice, aimed at evoking the intimate warmth and welcome of the candles that once lit the rooms of the residence.
Despite the independent management of each room, the spatial interconnection between the halls is enhanced by shared lighting scenarios, ensuring a harmonious balance between heritage conservation and technological innovation.