Case Study Feature
Project Overview
The Springbok Store in Sandton was designed to celebrate South African heritage and appeal to sports fans. Our goal was to create a lighting scheme that reflects an “Old School” vibe — warm, inviting, and nostalgic — while enhancing the retail experience.
Challenge
The client wanted a space that feels welcoming and memorable, with lighting that complements the store’s theme without overpowering the merchandise or the customer experience.
Our Approach
To achieve this, we carefully selected a combination of recessed lighting, strip lighting, and track lighting:
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Recessed Lighting: Provides ambient illumination with a subtle, warm tone.
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Strip Lighting: Highlights product displays and key areas of the store.
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Track Lighting: Offers flexibility for accenting specific merchandise and creating dynamic focal points.
All fixtures were chosen to produce a low-level, warm colour temperature, reinforcing the store’s “Old School” aesthetic while maintaining practical visibility for shoppers.
Products Used
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Orapa Series – Recessed downlights for general ambient lighting.
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Etosha Series – LED strip lights for shelves and display areas.
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Karoo Series – Track lighting to highlight merchandise and create focal points.
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Virunga 50 – Accent lighting for key feature areas within the store.
Outcome
The lighting design successfully delivered a cohesive and immersive retail environment. Customers experience a warm, inviting space that evokes nostalgia while ensuring product visibility and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Key Highlights
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Achieved an authentic Old School look and feel.
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Created a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for customers.
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Balanced ambient, accent, and task lighting to complement retail functionality.
