dpa was delighted to collaborate with acclaimed designer Tolù Adèkó on the lighting design for the temporary Palomino VIP Lounge at Decorex 2025.
Guided by Tolù’s creative vision, the lounge was conceived as an elevated, immersive environment inspired by Olympia’s rich heritage as a stage for spectacle and performance – from equestrian displays to grand circus acts.
The design featured five distinct spaces, each crafted in collaboration with exceptional artisans, whose work it was a pleasure to illuminate and celebrate.
The lighting design combined a balance of directional accents to highlight craftsmanship and materiality with decorative luminaires, both off-the-shelf and the bespoke centre-piece, to create depth, warmth, and a sense of refined drama throughout the space.
Client: Decorex 25
Interior Designer: Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co.
Photography: Darren Chung
