Studentato Seraphicum, Rom
Project description
RIDI Lighting for Student Accommodation
Understated Lighting Design in an Existing Architectural Setting
The Studentato Seraphicum in Rome is a modern student residence with accommodation for 173 students, created through the extensive refurbishment of an existing building. Covering approximately 6,000 square metres across four floors, it provides space for living, studying and communal activities. In addition to the residential rooms, the building offers study and meeting rooms, an event hall, a restaurant and various communal areas. RIDI lighting has been carefully integrated to support the building's varied uses and round-the-clock occupancy, combining functional lighting quality with a warm and homely atmosphere.
The refurbishment, carried out under the direction of engineer Oreste Di Giacobbe, combines the existing listed concrete structure with the requirements of contemporary student accommodation. The aim of the lighting design was to provide functional, understated illumination with high lighting quality and visual comfort. The consistent warm white lighting at 3000 Kelvin gives the residential and communal areas a cosy, welcoming character.
Different RIDI luminaires are used throughout the various areas of the building, blending harmoniously with the existing architecture. While the pendant version of ALBA creates design accents in the event hall and communal areas, the surface-mounted version is used in the residential rooms and selected circulation areas. The lighting concept is complemented by FPL4 in meeting rooms, communal areas and corridors, as well as SARA in residential rooms and corridors. RUFO is used in the bathrooms.
The limited installation heights resulting from the extensive technical installations above the suspended ceilings presented a particular challenge. Thanks to their compact designs, RIDI luminaires could be integrated even under these spatial constraints. Another key focus was the flexible control of the lighting. In the event hall, a DALI lighting management system allows the lighting to be flexibly adapted to the respective use.
The result is a lighting concept that integrates into the existing architecture, meets the different requirements of the various spaces and contributes to the comfort and well-being of the students through a pleasant lighting atmosphere.
Photography: Francesca Maiolino
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