Loving the Landscape - Excellence In Lighting, Americas, 2023

When a former client called, unhappy with the lackluster exterior lighting on his home, ETC Florida came to the rescue. As the integrator explained, the client wanted a lighting system “so unique and dramatic” that his house would “feel and look like a resort.” He also wanted to highlight the beautiful art and architecture at night.

This project wasn’t without challenges, though. In order to provide an outdoor lighting experience that exceeded expectations, ETC did many calculations so lighting fixtures would be exactly how they wanted. From going under the driveway to having lighting on both sides of the access road to determining how the plants surrounding the lights would grow, every decision was precise.

Almost every type of lighting was used to create this outdoor oasis for the homeowner, for a total of 249 fixtures. When the project was complete, including a number of automation features, the result was stunning. The homeowner was thrilled, saying “The house looks amazing…it feels like a completely different home!”

The judges were impressed by the thoughtful installation. One noted the “great design and end result. Another commended the integrator’s ability to overcome the retrofit challenges saying, “the results are impressive.”