

Lighting Designer
Amie Schulenburg
The Courthouse Residence
The Courthouse is a striking three-level residence constructed entirely from precast concrete panels - a bold architectural statement that sets the tone from the moment you arrive. At its heart, a central pool area is framed by remarkable double-height fluted glass windows that draw the eye and flood the home with light, creating a captivating focal point visible from both the kitchen and primary living areas.
The client's vision was clear - a home built for entertaining, yet equally suited to the quiet rhythms of everyday life. The lighting design was crafted to honour both.
A layered approach ensures the home can shift effortlessly between two distinct moods. During the day and for everyday living, the lighting introduces a sense of calm and tranquillity - soft, considered illumination that feels natural and unobtrusive. As the occasion calls for it, the same space transforms - dramatic accent lighting comes to life, highlighting the raw beauty of the concrete architecture, the interplay of texture and shadow, and the striking structural details that make this home truly one of a kind.
The result is a residence where lighting is not an afterthought, but an integral part of the experience - as versatile and refined as the home itself.
