The Springbok Store in Sandton was designed to celebrate South African heritage
and appeal to sports fans. Our goal was to create a lighting scheme that reflects
an “Old School” vibe — warm, inviting, and nostalgic — while enhancing the retail experience.

Challenge

The client wanted a space that feels welcoming and memorable, with lighting that
complements the store’s theme without overpowering the merchandise or the customer experience.

Our Approach

To achieve this, we carefully selected a combination of recessed lighting, strip lighting,
and track lighting:

• Recessed Lighting: Provides ambient illumination with a subtle, warm tone.
• Strip Lighting: Highlights product displays and key areas of the store.
• Track Lighting: Offers flexibility for accenting specific merchandise and creating dynamic focal points.

All fixtures were chosen to produce a low-level, warm colour temperature, reinforcing
the store’s “Old School” aesthetic while maintaining practical visibility for shoppers.

Products Used

• Orapa Series: Recessed downlights for general ambient lighting
• Etosha Series: LED strip lights for shelves and display areas
• Karoo Series: Track lighting to highlight merchandise and create focal points
• Virunga 50: Accent lighting for key feature areas within the store

Outcome

The lighting design successfully delivered a cohesive and immersive retail environment.
Customers experience a warm, inviting space that evokes nostalgia while ensuring product
visibility and enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Key Highlights

• Achieved an authentic Old School look and feel.
• Created a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for customers.
• Balanced ambient, accent, and task lighting to complement retail functionality.