A Lighting First
Choir by ADesignStudio combines Casambi Bluetooth control, handblown glass and smart technical features to deliver a portable light attuned to mood and place.
Australian lighting practice ADesignStudio has introduced Choir, the world’s first portable light featuring Casambi Bluetooth control. Designed for versatility across residential, hospitality and commercial contexts, Choir’s minimalist silhouette and handblown glass detailing allow it to perform as both accent and centrepiece wherever light is needed.
Led by founder Alex Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio is an award-winning Australian lighting design and manufacturing practice with international distribution. The studio’s work bridges craftsmanship, materiality and technical innovation to create lighting that transforms spaces with both scientific precision and poetic expression.
The development of Choir represents both a technical and design evolution for the studio. The portable table lamp unites Casambi Bluetooth technology with a built-in step dimmer, offering dual modes of control for finely tuned ambience and easy integration into smart building systems. Users can wirelessly adjust brightness via Casambi or use the tactile step dimmer for intuitive, immediate control.
The portable table lamp unites Casambi Bluetooth technology with a built-in step dimmer, offering dual modes of control for finely tuned ambience.
“Choir was a journey – the development took countless iterations over a few – too many – years,” says Alex Fitzpatrick. “Bringing all these features together in one system was far more complex than it first appeared on paper. The level of commercial integration with Casambi Bluetooth had not been completed before, and I encountered many hurdles along the way.”
Designed for adaptability, Choir delivers up to 14 hours of battery life at 90 per cent brightness, supported by a USB-C quick-charge or an optional wireless charging plate. A commercial charging station accommodates six fittings simultaneously, streamlining rotation for hospitality, retail or event spaces where adaptable lighting is essential.
“Bringing all these features together in one system was far more complex than it first appeared on paper.”
From candlelit warmth to crisp daylight hues, Choir’s tunable white spectrum and dimmable range enable nuanced transitions that respond to mood and setting. Suitable for alfresco dining, a lounge room corner or beside the bath, the lamp moves easily between indoors and outdoors. At 1,800K, it radiates the intimate glow of a flame, while, at 3,500K, it produces a brighter, cleaner light suited to productivity or display environments. Casambi control ensures these shifts integrate effortlessly with architectural intent and user experience.
The name came after some tough deliberation. “The previous names never felt quite right but, eventually, Choir emerged as the most fitting choice,” says Fitzpatrick. “The name captured the true essence of the fittings, reflecting both their versatility and collective functionality.” Two models are available, each featuring handblown textured glass and brass detailing. Choir Roma comes in a clear glass tint, while Choir Canmore is available in clear or tea fade finishes.
“The name captured the true essence of the fittings, reflecting both their versatility and collective functionality.”
Bringing together flexibility, technology and craftsmanship, Choir embodies ADesignStudio’s ongoing pursuit of light as both a technical system and a sensory experience.
