Stokely Apartments: Sustainable Acoustic Lighting for Multifamily Residential Design
Project Details
Project: Stokely Apartments
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Project Type: Multifamily Residential
Interior Design: B2 Design Co.
Products: MushLume Hemi Pendants and Cup Light Pendants
Applications: Residential Lobby, Amenity Space, Multi-Use Game Room
A cluster of mycelium acoustic lighting create intrigue and quiet in the multi-use game room at The Stokely in Washington
How mycelium lighting and natural acoustic performance transformed shared spaces at a luxury multifamily residential community in Bellevue, Washington
As multifamily residential buildings continue to compete on resident experience, developers and interior designers are seeking solutions that deliver more than aesthetics alone. Today's amenity spaces must support wellness, comfort, sustainability, and community engagement while creating memorable environments that help properties stand out in a crowded market.
At Stokely Apartments in Bellevue, Washington, interior design firm B2 Design Co. selected MushLume sustainable acoustic lighting to create dramatic focal points in both the multi-use game room and residential lobby. The installation demonstrates how sustainable lighting, non-toxic acoustic materials, and biophilic design can work together to elevate modern multifamily interiors.
A cloud of sustainable acoustic lighting grown from mushroom mycelium in a high-end residential building
Multifunctional Lighting for Multifamily Amenity Spaces
Shared amenity spaces are among the most heavily used areas within multifamily residential buildings. Game rooms, resident lounges, coworking spaces, and lobbies must accommodate a wide range of activities while remaining comfortable and visually inviting.
To meet these demands, B2 Design Co. designed a large ceiling-mounted cluster of MushLume Hemi Pendants and Cup Light Pendants within the property's multi-use game room. The installation combines large, medium, and small fixtures to create a sculptural cloud that draws the eye upward and establishes a strong architectural focal point.
More than decorative lighting, the installation serves multiple functions simultaneously:
Functional ambient illumination
Natural acoustic absorption
Biophilic design integration
Sustainable material specification
Visual identity for shared resident spaces
The result is a feature that enhances both the performance and aesthetics of the room.
Sustainable pendant lampshades grown from mycelium and hemp offer light and sound absorption
Sustainable Acoustic Lighting Made from Mycelium and Hemp
Unlike conventional lighting materials, MushLume shades are grown from a proprietary blend of mycelium and hemp agricultural byproducts.
Mycelium—the root structure of mushrooms—binds natural fibers together to create a lightweight, durable material that is renewable, compostable, and free from many of the petrochemical-based ingredients commonly found in traditional interior products.
This innovative material offers several advantages for multifamily residential projects:
Sustainable Lighting Materials
Renewable and rapidly regenerative resources
Low-carbon manufacturing process
Agricultural waste stream utilization
Plastic-free shade material
End-of-life compostability
Non-Toxic Interior Design
No added formaldehyde
No VOC-emitting foam components
Supports healthier indoor environments
Plant-based and naturally grown material system
Acoustic Performance
Naturally porous structure helps absorb sound energy
Reduces echo and reverberation in shared spaces
Improves acoustic comfort in high-traffic amenity areas
Contributes to occupant wellness and user experience
As demand grows for non-toxic building materials, healthy interiors, and sustainable acoustics, multifunctional solutions like acoustic lighting are becoming increasingly valuable to architects, interior designers, and multifamily developers.
Detail of mushroom mycelium grown through carbon-sequestering hemp substrate to create a sustainable lampshade with natural acoustic performance
Improving Acoustic Comfort in Shared Residential Spaces
Acoustics are often overlooked in multifamily amenity design despite having a significant impact on how residents experience a space.
Game rooms, lounges, and gathering areas frequently feature hard flooring, glass, concrete, and other reflective surfaces that can increase noise levels and create uncomfortable reverberation.
At Stokely Apartments, the suspended clusters of MushLume pendants help soften the acoustic environment while maintaining an open and airy aesthetic. By combining lighting and sound absorption into a single design element, the project demonstrates an efficient approach to improving both visual and acoustic comfort.
For multifamily developers, this dual-function strategy can help create spaces that feel more welcoming, support conversation, and encourage longer resident engagement.
The lobby of The Stokely featuring a cluster of MushLume acoustic pendant lighting in various sizes
Creating a Memorable Residential Lobby Experience
A second cluster of MushLume pendants was installed in the building's lobby, where residents and guests are welcomed daily.
Suspended above a gathering area, the installation creates an intimate destination within the larger entry space. The organic forms and natural texture introduce warmth and material richness while reinforcing the building's broader commitment to sustainability and wellness.
By carrying the same design language from the amenity space into the lobby, the project creates a cohesive resident experience that reflects the property's upscale identity.
Sustainable acoustic lighting in multi-family residential building lobby
Why Multifamily Developers Are Choosing Sustainable Acoustic Lighting
As ESG initiatives, wellness standards, and resident expectations continue to evolve, multifamily projects are increasingly prioritizing products that provide measurable benefits beyond aesthetics.
Sustainable acoustic lighting offers a unique combination of:
Decorative lighting
Acoustic performance
Biophilic design
Sustainable material innovation
Health-conscious material selection
Resident wellness benefits
For architects and interior designers working on luxury apartments, mixed-use developments, student housing, senior living communities, and residential amenity spaces, acoustic lighting can help maximize performance without introducing additional wall or ceiling treatments.
Natural, non-toxic lighting and acoustic systems by MushLume
About MushLume Acoustic Lighting
MushLume creates sustainable acoustic lighting grown from mycelium and hemp. Designed for commercial, hospitality, workplace, education, and multifamily residential environments, MushLume fixtures combine illumination, acoustic comfort, and regenerative material innovation in a single solution.
By transforming agricultural byproducts into functional architectural elements, MushLume demonstrates how lighting can contribute to healthier interiors, reduced environmental impact, and more meaningful connections between people and the spaces they inhabit.
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