As part of the exhibition “Full House: Design by Stefan Diez” at the Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK), Stefan Diez once again demonstrates how innovative design and technological precision can flow seamlessly into one another. The exhibition concept designed by Diez Office impresses with its clear design language and the consistent functionality that permeates every detail. Stefan Diez, known for his minimalist aesthetics, has created an experience with this exhibition that is not only visually impressive, but also sets new standards in its modularity and flexibility.

At the heart of this project are shelves and tables from Hay's New Order system series, which are shown to their full advantage here. Stefan Diez emphasizes how important it was for him to develop a system that can be adapted to different room concepts: “New Order in combination with the lights offers endless design possibilities.” It enables architects and planners to implement their visions with ease.

In collaboration with Buschfeld, Diez Office has found different lighting solutions for all three floors of the exhibition. With a clear view of the exhibition areas in which lighting focal points need to be set without distracting visitors from the exhibits, dazzling them or using overly general lighting.

This project is an inspiring example of how light not only illuminates rooms, but also sets them in scene and decisively shapes their atmosphere.

Lighting tracks
- on columns in the hall: Ceiling, white
- in shelves: In, black (custom-made: height 17 mm)
- in the exhibition cubes: Pend / Ceiling, black (fastening with flat clips)
- above exhibition tables 1st & 2nd floor: Pend, white

Max luminaires
- Color temperature: 2700 K and 3000 K
- Beam angle: 9° snap system + filter, 25° and 36°

Linear luminaire Led Strip
- in shelves

Buschfeld installed a total of 302 metres of LightLight track. The absolute highlight: customised New Order shelving units with seamlessly integrated light. A furniture innovation perfected down to the last detail thanks to the good cooperation between Diez Office, Hay and Buschfeld. The shelving units were constructed in such a way that Stefan Diez was able to decide whether Led Strips or spotlights mounted on LightLight^® track were to be applied. See photos at the bottom. 

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*In 2017, this exhibition was equipped with LightLight tracks and luminaires - without lighting controls. In the meantime, exhibitions of this dimension are realized with lighting controls, e.g. from Casambi. You will therefore find many links to Sense System products here. 



More information about the exhibition

Location: Museum of Applied Arts Cologne
Lighting Design: Diez Office, Buschfeld Design
Photos: G. Kellermann, C. Meyer, Diez Office