Coodo Case Study | Lights.ie Professional

Initial situation

Brandenburg-based manufacturer 'Lofts to go' pursues the idea of an innovative way of life that allows to escape the city and be closer to nature, creating a personal retreat to relax and unwind. This is how coodo was finally born - a company which has embraced the tiny house concept, creating a new dimension of housing solutions. With these, it is possible to build non-stationary homes on land and water without having to decide on a fixed place to live. The modular housing units inspired by Scandinavian design come in sizes of about 24 - 96 square metres. An innovative approach to minimalism - in addition to top insulation, high-quality glazing, electricity, heating and cooling, there is also a kitchen area and a bathroom.

Special attention was paid to sustainability and natural light. But since daylight is a finite resource, it was necessary to develop a lighting concept that fits to the style of the mobile units and also promotes a relaxing, natural atmosphere. These are values that also reflect coodo's corporate philosophy.

Project implementation

Light plays a major role in human life and has a strong impact on our well-being. Therefore, integrating as much daylight as possible has been a priority in the coodo project. Due to the open, fully glazed façade elements, we have been able to implement an appealing and dynamic lighting design with a reduced number of lights, precisely placed where needed.

After an extensive planning phase with coodo, three different ideas were developed in the conception phase that followed. We did not only pay attention to variance in style, but also in budget. To better illustrate the lighting concepts, our lighting designers then presented 3D models to showcase the light distribution in the respective housing untis. From discreet, futuristic models that create a uniform lighting pattern, to linear, accentuated lighting using downlights for ceilings and furniture to a solution in which extraordinary design is brought into harmony with technical features.