Medellín, Colombia, 2026-01-05 – Garden of the Soul is an interior yoga and wellness space where lighting plays a central role in shaping a calm, introspective, and sensorial experience. Designed by ESTUDIO DEDÓS, the lighting concept was developed to support mindfulness practices, while respecting the natural rhythms of the body and the architecture of the space.
The project explores a layered lighting strategy that combines soft ambient light, indirect illumination, and controlled accents to create an atmosphere of balance and emotional comfort. Special attention was given to glare control, warm color temperatures, and smooth transitions throughout the day, allowing the space to adapt to different moments, from daytime practices supported by natural light, to evening sessions that require a more intimate and grounding environment.
Lighting control systems were integrated to modulate intensity and scenes according to the time of day, enhancing the connection between artificial and natural light. This approach reinforces the project’s focus on wellbeing, reducing visual stress and supporting a more conscious and restorative spatial experience.
Rather than acting as a decorative element, light becomes an invisible guide that enhances the architecture, materials, and sensory perception of the space. Garden of the Soul demonstrates how thoughtful lighting design can contribute to wellness-oriented interiors, creating environments that encourage pause, reflection, and reconnection.
Technical sheet
Project name: Garden of the Soul
Project type: Interior – Yoga & Wellness Space
Location: Medellín, Colombia
Lighting design: ESTUDIO DEDÓS
Lead designer: Paula A. Serna
Lighting approach:
Human-centric lighting with a strong focus on wellbeing, sensory comfort, and visual balance. The lighting design was conceived as a subtle and supportive element, enhancing the emotional quality of the space, while respecting the natural rhythms of the body.
Control system:
Lighting control is organized according to the reception of natural daylight, allowing artificial lighting to adapt dynamically throughout the day. Custom lighting scenes were developed to support different yoga practices and levels of meditation, ensuring appropriate light intensity and atmosphere for each activity.
Color temperature:
Dim-to-warm technology, enabling a smooth transition from warm white to amber tones as light levels are reduced. This approach reinforces relaxation and supports deeper, more introspective states of meditation.
Key objectives:
– Support wellbeing, mindfulness, and emotional comfort
– Reduce glare and visual fatigue
– Integrate natural and artificial light in a harmonious way
– Create adaptable lighting scenes for yoga and meditation practices
– Enhance the overall sensory experience of the space
About ESTUDIO DEDÓS
ESTUDIO DEDÓS is a lighting design studio based in Medellín, Colombia, founded by architect and lighting designer Paula A Serna Vanegas. The studio specializes in architectural lighting design for interior and exterior spaces, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and sensory experience.
Through a human-centric approach, ESTUDIO DEDÓS develops lighting concepts that enhance spatial atmosphere, support natural rhythms, and highlight architectural intent. The studio works across residential, hospitality, wellness, and luxury projects, combining technical expertise with a refined, concept-driven design vision.
