The National Maritime School (ENSM) in Le Havre was designed and realized by the SOGEA construction / AIA / ECHOS / ECONOMY 80 consortium as a compact and clearly articulated educational building. Its architectural concept follows the idea of “Ship in School”, translating principles of shipbuilding into spatial organization, structure and materiality, and using the building itself as a didactic element.

Within the interior spaces, general lighting plays a key role in supporting orientation, learning and everyday use. XOOLUM IP40 can be applied as a linear indoor lighting system to provide uniform and controlled illumination across circulation areas, teaching spaces and functional zones. With wide beam and wall wash distributions, combined with selected versions offering precise 45° adjustability, the system allows light to be aligned according to task‑related and spatial requirements. Its compact dimensions enable seamless integration into ceilings, walls or architectural details, ensuring continuous light lines or clearly defined accents while maintaining a restrained visual presence.

In this context, XOOLUM IP40 supports a functional and consistent interior lighting concept that aligns with the building’s rational structure and educational purpose.

As part of a new global creative direction, Balenciaga’s flagship store on Rue Saint Honoré in Paris was redesigned with a new interior and lighting concept developed by Berlin‑based design studio AAS, in collaboration with lighting designers Licht Kunst Licht. The spatial concept is defined by clean lines, elongated display tables and an intricate system of suspended elements that structure the retail space and frame the presentation of apparel.

Within this setting, task lighting plays a central role in supporting product visibility and visual comfort. Linear light lines integrated into the suspended beams provide controlled, high‑quality illumination directly above display and circulation areas. Using XOOLUM IP40, precise and uniform light distribution can be achieved along the linear structures, ensuring clear visibility of merchandise while maintaining a restrained and coherent visual language. With a high colour rendering index and carefully selected colour temperatures, the system supports accurate material perception and consistent lighting conditions throughout the space. Selected versions with precise 45° adjustability allow light to be aligned to specific display requirements, while the compact design enables seamless integration into the architectural elements.

In this project context, XOOLUM IP40 supports a functional and visually controlled task‑lighting concept that aligns with the brand’s refined interior design and enhances the overall retail experience.

This private residence in London is defined by a restrained architectural language with clean surfaces and clearly articulated interior volumes. The lighting concept focuses on subtle integration, using light to support the spatial structure without introducing visible fixtures.

Within the interior, XOOLUM IP40 is applied as contour lighting to trace architectural edges and transitions between walls, ceilings and built‑in elements. The compact linear system enables continuous light lines that emphasise the geometry of the space while remaining visually discreet. With controlled wide beam and wall wash distributions, the light softly defines surfaces and boundaries, contributing to orientation and atmosphere rather than dominating the interior. The system’s precise integration supports a calm and balanced lighting composition suited to residential environments.

In this context, XOOLUM IP40 demonstrates how linear contour lighting can enhance interior architecture through clarity, restraint and controlled illumination.

Located near Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, the Documentation Centre “Flight, Expulsion and Reconciliation” was conceived as a place of learning and remembrance, addressing the causes and consequences of forced migration in European history. The permanent exhibition extends over two levels and combines open spatial structures with long, themed exhibition furniture and recessed display elements.

Within this context, task lighting is an essential tool for guiding attention and supporting the precise presentation of exhibits. XOOLUM IP40 is integrated into open frames, recessed display cases and exhibition furniture to provide controlled, glare‑reduced illumination directly at the objects on display. The linear system enables uniform lighting of showcases and display surfaces, ensuring clear visibility and consistent light quality across different exhibition areas. Selected configurations allow light to be aligned accurately to the exhibits, supporting both functional reading tasks and focused visual perception, while remaining discreetly integrated into the exhibition architecture.

In this project, XOOLUM IP40 contributes to a clear and controlled task‑lighting concept that supports the exhibition narrative while maintaining visual restraint and architectural consistency.