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Chevron One Residences | Surfers Paradise, QLD

Project snapshot Chevron One Residences is a 41-storey luxury high-rise in Surfers Paradise, defined by sweeping organic balcony curves and light-filled interiors. JD Lighting supplied premium architectural LED downlights and LED strip lighting throughout the private residences and communal spaces, from the double-height grand lobby to the resident lounge, library and poolside deck. Here's how the lighting comes together across Chevron One Residences. The brief: island-inspired luxury, lit to match the architecture Chevron One's curved façade and organic balcony forms set it apart on the Surfers Paradise skyline, and the brief was to carry that same design language inside — not just bright interiors, but light that felt as considered as the architecture around it. Across the private residences and shared amenity spaces, the lighting needed to work quietly with the building's warm organic tones, open-plan layouts and high-end stone and timber finishes, flooding rooms where it was needed and receding into the joinery everywhere else. Architectural downlights & feature LED strip lighting through every residence Inside each residence, architectural downlights flood the open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas with warm, even light. In the kitchens, feature under-cabinet LED strip lighting does the detail work — running beneath the joinery to illuminate premium stone splashbacks while doubling as practical task lighting for cooking and entertaining. Under-cabinet LED strip lighting illuminates the marble splashback and butler's pantry beyond. Task lighting that doesn't look like task lighting Run flush beneath the overhead cabinetry, the strip lighting reads as a warm glow against the stone rather than a visible fitting — practical for cooking, but soft enough to stay part of the room at night. Luxury vanities, softly lit In the bathrooms, under-cabinet LED strip lighting beneath the mirrored cabinetry creates soft, ambient illumination that highlights the textured marble wall tiling — with no visible fitting to break the clean line of the room. A soft glow against the marble The same restrained approach carries into the ensuite, where light spills gently down the marble wall rather than beaming out from the mirror — a quieter, more residential feel than a standard vanity light. Soft strip lighting beneath the mirror cabinetry highlights the marble-tiled ensuite. Living spaces, filled with light Through the open-plan living and dining areas, recessed downlights work alongside natural light pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling glazing, keeping the whole space feeling bright and generous, whatever the time of day. Recessed architectural downlights across the open-plan living and dining area. Warm architectural lighting carries through from the kitchen to the dining table. A grand, double-height welcome At ground level, seamless LED strip backlighting traces the base of the marble reception desk, creating a floating effect that draws the eye straight through the double-height grand lobby the moment residents and guests step inside. Backlit marble reception desk beneath the double-height lobby ceiling. Warm backlighting traces the base of the reception desk finishes. Resident lounge, library & poolside, lit for lingering Through the resident amenities, subtle warm LED strip backlighting is built into the custom joinery and shelving of the communal lounge and library — a small detail, but it's the difference between a space that's simply well-lit and one that actually invites residents to stay a while. Warm backlit shelving frames the TV feature wall in the resident lounge. The lounge's low, cozy lighting sits alongside natural light from the glazed entrance. Outdoors, discreet architectural downlights run along the curved ceiling overhangs, casting a subtle glow across the poolside deck and lounge areas — just enough to keep the space usable after dark, without ever competing with the Gold Coast skyline beyond. Recessed downlights beneath the curved overhang light the poolside deck. The Pool Lounge entrance, framed by a timber slat ceiling detail. The result: a resort-style tower, lit with warmth The finished lighting design gives Chevron One Residences a warm, resort-style quality that runs consistently from the grand lobby through the resident amenities and into every private residence — enhancing the building's organic architecture rather than sitting on top of it. Architectural LED downlights throughout residences and communal spaces Feature under-cabinet LED strip lighting to kitchens and vanities Seamless LED strip backlighting to the grand reception desk Backlit custom joinery through the resident lounge and library Discreet architectural downlights to the poolside deck and lounge Feature strip lighting frames the marble benchtop, with the Surfers Paradise skyline beyond. Project at a glance The key details behind the Chevron One Residences lighting supply. Client Chevron One Residences Location Surfers Paradise, QLD Sector High-rise & multi-residential Scope Architectural LED downlights, premium LED strip lighting & profiles throughout residences, reception, resident amenities & poolside Delivered by JD Lighting Frequently Asked Questions What lighting did JD Lighting supply at Chevron One Residences? Architectural LED downlights and premium LED strip lighting throughout the private residences, grand reception, resident lounge and library, and the poolside deck. Where is Chevron One Residences located? Chevron One Residences is a 41-storey luxury high-rise tower in Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, QLD. What kind of lighting is used in the kitchens and bathrooms? Feature under-cabinet LED strip lighting illuminates the kitchen splashbacks and joinery, and the same approach is used beneath bathroom mirror cabinetry to create soft, ambient light against the marble tiling. How is the grand reception lit? Seamless LED strip backlighting runs along the base of the marble reception desk, creating a floating effect within the building's double-height lobby. Planning lighting for a high-rise or multi-residential project? Projects like Chevron One Residences start with a lighting system designed to work across residences, amenities and communal spaces as one considered whole. JD Lighting works with: Architectural LED downlight and strip lighting supply for high-rise and multi-residential developments Feature lighting for lobbies, resident lounges and amenity spaces Custom and bulk lighting supply for developers, architects and builders Explore Commercial & Project Lighting →