HUME

PROJECT CONTEXT

Hume is a private health club designed around the full arc of wellness — gym, group classes, spa, lounge, and roof garden woven together into a single, continuous experience. Where most fitness environments default to performance and utility, Hume set out to build something closer to a sanctuary.

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The architectural vision emphasized open, flowing spaces that move between indoors and out — blurring thresholds and inviting members to linger. The lighting was constructed to be grounding and present.

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APPROACH & PROCESS

The Cosine focused on aligning lighting strategy with Hume’s architectural and brand identity before procurement began. By establishing priorities upfront, the team was able to build a genuine creative partnership with the owner — one that extended well beyond the project itself. Our involvement translated directly into better decisions with fewer compromises and more precision. 

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Lighting was embedded into the architecture — integrated into millwork, ceilings, and thresholds so that the experience felt effortless. 

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OUTCOME & IMPACT

Hume has become a benchmark, demonstrating what happens when lighting is treated as identity — not infrastructure. Featured in GQ’s wellness guide to Los Angeles and recognized by Vogue as emblematic of the wellness club, it is a defining social space of its generation. 

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The members are engaged in a serene and alive atmosphere — across every zone and every hour. This project proves that lighting breathes life into material.