aimara.studio - lisbon, pt - 2025

Inspired by nature’s elements, aimara.studio fosters longevity through unique practices and experiences to sustainably build mobility, strength, balance, and mind resilience.

The lighting concept reflects the above principles through bespoke fixtures in raw materials, such as metal and paper, recycled decorative luminaires sourced from local markets, attention to integrated details and warm colour temperatures.

Within the space, natural daylight floods the Juicery from the street, then gradually softens as it moves inward, filtering through the entrance hall to the changing areas, and separately reaching the functional gym through the glass-brick internal window. This distribution of light encourages members to reset their senses, shift their focus inward, and gently detach from the outside world.

The Juicery acts as a key transitional threshold between the sanctuary of the members’ area and the exterior environment. During the day, a brighter lighting scene supports the abundant daylight entering through the expansive windows, preparing visitors for the more subdued atmosphere of the members’ areas beyond. At night, this relationship subtly reverses: artificial lighting is reduced, allowing the Juicery to become comparatively darker than the gym, easing the transition back toward the exterior darkness.

Rather than adhering to a strict circadian lighting model, the design embraces a philosophy of slowing down, applicable at any time of day and across transitional spaces. an intense “daylight” setting - even in the morning - can feel overly stimulating in a wellness context, so the lighting scheme is shaped to support calm, recovery, and bodily awareness through sensory calibration.

A tube-shaped light fixture emitting white light, mounted on a ceiling or wall, with a spool of red wire nearby.

bespoke luminaire mock-up

A person standing on a dark floor with a long LED strip light, some cords, and a spool of wire nearby. The person is wearing blue jeans and white sneakers.
People standing in a dimly lit room, one person holding a vertical light source, another person with a hat, and a partially visible person in the background.
A man in casual clothing holding a laser measuring device inside a building under construction, with exposed brick and drywall.
A man holds a bright light tube, illuminating a construction site, with a woman in sunglasses and a hat standing in the background.
Nighttime view of a building with black awnings labeled 'a.' and 'aimara.' over windows and a glass door, with warm lighting inside and a small potted plant near the door.
A dimly lit kitchen counter with bananas and a pineapple on the left, three metal bowls in the middle, and various utensils, glasses, and a laptop on the right, with a dark wall in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, countertop appliances, and a basket of fruit on the counter, illuminated by warm lighting.
Interior of a restaurant or cafe with a counter displaying fresh fruits and vegetables, and a menu on the wall listing various drinks and snacks.
A kettlebell on a wooden surface beside a glass block wall with warm lighting.
Close-up of a metallic object with a reflective silver strip, mounted on a textured, gray surface.
Ceiling with textured concrete, a modern linear LED light fixture, and a window with a beige wall.
Counter with fresh fruits and vegetables, including pineapple, celery, and carrots, in a modern, minimalist interior with a brown wall and hanging lights.
A dimly lit bathroom with a wall-mounted light fixture, a rectangular mirror, a small sink, and a countertop holding soap and bottles.
A woven basket positioned in a dimly lit corner between two walls, with warm orange light casting shadows.
Dimly lit room with a wooden table, a painting on the wall, and a small ceiling light.
Dimly lit indoor space with a wooden sauna door, glowing interior lighting, wall hooks, a small electronic control panel on the wall, and a table in the corner.
Empty wooden sauna room with benches, heater, and dim lighting.
Dimly lit room with a modern wall light emitting orange light and visible metallic ventilation pipes on the ceiling.
A dimly lit interior wall featuring a textured concrete and stone surface with a modern decorative wall light casting patterned shadows.
A bathroom with a mirror, sink, soap dispenser, and a wall-mounted cabinet, with a circular window and an elevator door reflected in the mirror.
Close-up of the corner of a light brown cabinet with a shelf and a mirror attached to the underside of the shelf.
Interior of a modern home with a doorway leading to a well-lit bathroom area featuring a sink with a bottle on it. The walls have a neutral tone, and there is a large abstract art piece on the wall next to a small wooden table holding decorative item
Narrow hallway with beige walls, wooden flooring, lockers on the right, shelves with towels on the left, decorative vase, and warm lighting.
Three hanging ceiling lights and a wall-mounted light fixture in a dimly lit room with a dark wall and artwork.
A narrow hallway with warm lighting leading to a corner featuring decorative wall pieces and a small shelf with ceramic bowls.
A metallic drum with a wooden stand in a room with industrial decor, exposed brick wall, and ceiling lighting.
Dimly lit ceiling with two small spotlights and a rectangular black object hanging from the ceiling.
Empty gym or fitness studio with various workout equipment, including a balance board, exercise mats, kettlebells, and a large black medicine ball, with industrial-style ceiling pipes and modern lighting.
A gym room with a wooden workout bench, a tall mirror, black dumbbell rack, and decorative metal ducts on the ceiling.
An interior room with warm lighting, wooden shelving units holding books and decorative items, and yoga mats stacked nearby. There's a large mirror on one wall, a single lit candle on the floor, and masks and art pieces on the wall.
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A dimly lit bedroom corner with a side table, a white table lamp, a beige armchair, and folded towels on the bed, with artwork on the wall.
A modern, minimalist cafe or juice bar with a concrete and wood interior. There is a counter with a computer and coffee machines, and a person walking in the background.
A sauna with wood-paneled walls, a wooden bench, a black heater, and soft lighting.
A yoga studio with yoga mats laid out on a reddish-brown floor, a textured concrete wall with colorful hanging rugs, industrial pipes on the ceiling, and floating shelves with plants and candles.
A small, minimalist ice room with four black display cases containing ice cubes, two on each side, and a textured concrete wall with dark decorative panels at the back. The room has a pipe running along the ceiling.
Modern fitness studio with various exercise equipment, including a stability ball, dumbbells, resistance bands, and workout machines, with natural light coming through large checkered windows and a warm, neutral color scheme
Modern locker room with green bench, lockers, potted plants, artwork, and a woman in motion in the background.
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