
Project

For more than sixty years, Kooheji Jewelry has been synonymous with excellence in the world of fine jewelry, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious brands in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. A legacy built on the quality of its precious gemstones, the exclusivity of its designs, and its ability to cultivate lasting relationships of trust with its clientele. Over the years, the brand has strengthened its reputation through collaborations with renowned international designers, creating collections that seamlessly combine tradition, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
On the occasion of the opening of its new boutique in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia, Studio i.d.&.a., under the direction of architect Giulio Miliotti, developed an interior design project capable of translating the brand’s identity into a sophisticated and contemporary space. The environment was conceived to enhance the value of the creations on display, transforming each visit into an immersive experience where every detail contributes to narrating the aesthetic universe of Kooheji Jewelry. Premium materials, reflective surfaces, and a carefully studied lighting design interact harmoniously with the architecture, creating an exclusive atmosphere that echoes the brilliance and refinement of the fine jewelry collections. Within this setting, light goes beyond its functional role, becoming a true design element capable of enhancing the spaces and amplifying the sense of luxury that defines the entire boutique.

For this exclusive setting, Vistosi created a striking bespoke lighting installation, conceived as the focal point of the project and seamlessly integrated into the boutique’s architecture. Hundreds of slender cables descend from the ceiling, supporting irregular fragments of transparent crystal and amber glass, giving life to a spectacular luminous cascade that extends for more than three meters in height. Suspended seemingly weightlessly in space, the composition creates a powerful visual impact from the moment visitors enter, guiding the eye throughout the interior while helping to shape an elegant and engaging atmosphere. The lightness of the structure is balanced by the rich materiality of the glass, evoking the preciousness, brilliance, and uniqueness that define Kooheji’s jewelry creations.
A distinctive feature of the project is the use of the cotisso technique, one of the most fascinating expressions of Murano glassmaking tradition. This process employs irregular glass fragments to create surfaces rich in depth, texture, and reflections. Each element, unique in shape and character, interacts with light in a different way, capturing and diffusing it through a multitude of refractions that continuously animate the space. The transparent crystal and amber fragments establish a sophisticated dialogue between warm and cool tones, generating an ever-changing interplay of glimmers, transparencies, and nuances that evolves throughout the day and according to the viewer’s perspective.
More than a simple lighting installation, the project stands as a true luminous artwork capable of expressing the brand’s identity through the language of glass. The result is a dynamic and theatrical composition that transforms light into matter, creating a visually captivating experience while reinforcing the exclusive and refined character of the entire environment.

Completed in 2017 for the Kooheji Jewelry boutique in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia, this project stands as a significant example of Vistosi’s ability to transform light into a genuine tool of architectural expression. Through a fully bespoke solution, the company successfully interpreted both the aesthetic and functional requirements of the space, creating an installation that combines the mastery of Murano glassmaking tradition with a contemporary design vision.
The luminous composition interacts naturally with its surroundings, helping to define the identity of the boutique while enhancing its exclusive character. The refinement of the materials, the complexity of the craftsmanship, and the meticulous attention devoted to every detail transform the installation into a distinctive feature of the entire project, capable of capturing the eye and enriching the visitor’s experience.
The result is a perfect balance between glass artistry, innovation, and design, where light becomes matter and glass is transformed into a narrative of reflections, transparency, and emotion. An intervention that elegantly interprets the sophisticated world of Kooheji Jewelry, creating an immersive atmosphere in which luxury, craftsmanship, and aesthetic research merge into a single sensory experience.


