The Sculptural Array Luminaires by Vibia at the Claro Restaurant in London

Vibia’s luminaires are designed to create spaces and atmospheres that evoke emotions and sensations, leaving a positive impact on people. A striking example of this vision is one of their latest projects in London.

In the heart of the exclusive St. James neighborhood, near Buckingham Palace, sets the tone for the new Claro restaurant, located in the historic Waterloo Place building that once housed a bank. Inside  its façade lies the elegant restaurant, divided into different sections, with an interior design by DLSM Studio, which has succeeded in creating a sophisticated and intimate design that  lives up to the reputation of its architectural setting

When we enter the restaurant, our eyes are drawn upward to the ceiling, from which three luminaires from Vibia’s Array collection appear to float in perfect balance. Its generous scale and majestic volumes carry a dialogue with the architecture of the space, creating a serene atmosphere that subtly envelops diners.

The interior design conceived by DLSM Studio for this space seeks to foster an atmosphere of comfort and well-being that matches its sophisticated cuisine and privileged location. The Array luminaires, suspended above the main space, define the scene with a presence that elevates the whole to its highest sensory expression. Thanks to the Spanish brand’s ability to produce custom sizes, it was possible to meet the challenge of the lamp height posed by the British studio. With the clear aim of not encroaching on the space or altering the guest’s experience despite its proportions, Array harmonizes the atmosphere, adding visual dynamism and sensory balance. 

From above, the sculptural silhouette designed by Umut Yamac combines downward and upward lighting that envelops the space, while at the same time creating a vibrant, dynamic visual effect that captivates diners. Its fine threads, tautened between aluminum rings, form the three suspended volumes, interacting with an ethereal, lightweight illumination that nonetheless has a strong architectural presence, in keeping with the historic London building.

Its cylindrical form, echoing the curve of the arches of the large windows and combined with soft tones, is thoughtfully integrated into the project’s style, where natural materials such as wood, leather, and steel enhance the industrial aesthetic of the space, in contrast with the traditional structural elements. The result of the whole does not saturate the space; on the contrary, it sculpts a timeless interior setting that feels as if it had always been there.