Scarlett Residence

Canada
Residential

• Lighting connects and unifies the interior and exterior of this private residence, reminiscent of Fallingwater, with minimal intrusion and no luminaries hanging from the ceiling.
• Recipient of the following awards:
  • GE Edison Award for Residential Design
  • GE Edison Award for Environmental Design
  • International Illumination Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
  • The Aileen Page Cutler Memorial Award for Residential Lighting Design Special Citation for Elegant Use of Energy Efficiency for a Residence
• Press coverage of this project:
  • Walking Through Water –LD+A, May 2013
  • Southlands Residence – Architectural Record May 2014
  • Sonata de Outono Luz +Design+ Arquitetura /Brazil

"...With the original Fallingwater—not to mention the demands of a perfectionist owner—in mind, Zbrizher crafted a lighting plan that underscores the rustic setting, emphasizes relaxation and, naturally, minimizes the impact on the environment..."

• • Scarlett Residence - GE Edison Award for Residential Lighting Design | GE Lighting - GE Lighting YouTube Channel

"...Inspired by Fallingwater, this residence epitomizes a dynamic relationship between architecture and landscape. Elevated by illumination, the house floats above a ravine and stream below. One of the most challenging home lighting design requirements for this residence was the edict to retain the purity of the wood ceiling by refraining from hanging any luminaires..."