Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

Cavern Club São Paulo

This project presents the lighting design for a Beatles-inspired music venue, restaurant, and bar located in a mall in São Paulo, Brazil, with 1,200 sqm.
The concept is centered on the stage as the main focal point, ensuring visibility from all areas. A retractable partition allows the space to operate both as a restaurant and a live music venue.
The lighting design follows a simple, robust, and nostalgic approach, avoiding excessive technology to preserve the authentic atmosphere of its original reference.
A layered lighting strategy enhances the immersive experience, balancing functional and emotional aspects. The design highlights the stage, circulation, and seating areas, supporting both dining and live performance moments.

photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca
photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca

Warm decorative wall sconces, combined with the entrance door, reinforce the pub identity and are also applied to walls, columns, and stage sides. Linear lighting highlights memorabilia and architectural elements, while surface-mounted fixtures complement general lighting. The curved ceiling integrates track lighting, creating depth and visual rhythm.
In partnership with scenic lighting, RGB PAR fixtures introduce dynamic effects during live performances, reinforcing the immersive character of the space.
General lighting is set at 3000K, while memorabilia displays are illuminated at 6000K, emphasizing contrast and visual clarity.

photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca
photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca
photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca
photo_credit carolina ciola fonseca
carolina ciola fonseca
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