January 13, 2026

Transforming a Soho Workspace With Casambi’s LightingOS

Every project brings its own challenges, but true success lies in how they’re resolved.

For this high-end, two-story office renovation in a historic Soho building, LYNCH EISINGER DESIGN Architects partnered with WALD Studio (project design by Kelly Roberts) to create a sophisticated lighting and control solution. Casambi’s LightingOS proved integral in realizing the smart, clean, and seamless performance the space demanded.

The Challenge

The project involved transforming an open, two-story office space while preserving its gorgeous wood floors and ceilings. Exposed ceilings meant there was no room for invasive wiring, and the client wanted dynamic, flexible lighting throughout.

Specifically:

Multiple color scenes for different teams and departments, allowing each group to have its own lighting identity.

Wireless control across the open floor plan, so spaces could be reconfigured without rewiring.

Integration of color-changing fixtures while maintaining a minimal footprint, preserving the integrity of the historic building.

Coordination across multiple drivers, fixtures, and modules, including custom Casambi integrations.

The Reality

Traditional lighting control systems can handle color customization, but they come at a high price. Achieving multiple color scenes across open office spaces typically requires expensive, wired systems with extensive hardware, which can conflict with the architecture of a historic building. Rewiring ceilings or walls risks damaging existing finishes and can compromise the aesthetic of the space. In short, delivering flexible, vibrant lighting often meant choosing between functionality and preserving the building’s character, until LightingOS came into play.

The Solution

Casambi’s LightingOS provided the backbone for a lighting experience that was as seamless as it was versatile:

Smart: The system handled complex color scene groupings, enabling the client to instantly switch the ambiance for a department, a meeting, or an event.

Clean: Wireless controls minimized wiring and preserved the architectural beauty of the space.

Easy: The intuitive Casambi app empowered users to control lighting directly from their devices, with minimal training.

Everywhere: From private offices to open seating areas, the system maintained consistent, reliable control across both floors.

Even when installation hiccups arose, including contractor confusion and fixture-driver integration challenges, the Casambi team stepped in. Their hands-on approach ensured proper installation, enough wireless repeaters for reliable coverage, and flawless commissioning.

In Kelly Roberts’ words, “Every project faces challenges, but success often comes down to how your partners respond. When issues arose during construction, the Casambi team showed up. Their hands-on approach and commitment to getting it right made all the difference.”

The Result

The Soho office now boasts:

Vibrant, configurable color scenes for teams, events, and branding purposes.

Wireless, intuitive control via the Casambi app throughout the entire two-story workspace.

A clean, minimal design that respects the historic architecture while delivering modern functionality.

The finished Soho workspace delivers the dynamic experience Roberts envisioned, rich, color-changing light scenes controlled seamlessly through Casambi’s app. Each team can transform the space to reflect their identity or client brand, while the exposed historic architecture remains intact and uncluttered.

“In the end, the system worked beautifully,” Roberts reflects. “Casambi gave us the flexibility and control we needed, and their team’s commitment turned what could have been a stressful process into a win.”

With Casambi’s LightingOS, the office isn’t just lit; it’s alive, responsive, and smart. The system shows that sophisticated control doesn’t have to be complicated, invasive, or overwhelming. It’s lighting that works everywhere it needs to, without getting in the way of the design.