The Istanbul EDITION is part
of a new hotel concept born from a collaboration between Ian Schrager
and Bill Marriott of Marriott International.
dpa lighting consultants were asked by the owner to
work with the unique team of designers and visionaries on all aspects
of the hotel from the 3 level basement ESPA spa designed by HBA London,
to the public areas and guest suites created by New York based interior
designers Gabellini Sheppard. dpa also worked closely
with Tumay Architecture to create a dynamic lighting system to the façade
and general light to the base of the building.
With Ian Schrager Company directing the team, a truly unique quality
and mix of design, experience and hospitality has been achieved.
The Istanbul EDITION has
13 floors with a panoramic Penthouse Suite. Amongst the public areas
are contemporary interiors with tones of traditional Ottoman style throughout.
This includes walls, ceilings and floors lined with mosaic tile, exotic
woods, bronze, gold and white gold leaf reminiscent of Ottoman style
in all of its splendour.
Turkey, as in most of mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland have been
consumed by rising energy costs as well as the ethical concerns we all
face for the conservation of natural resources. dpa
lighting consultants are extremely conscientious in the approach to
lighting design and energy conservation on all projects whether designing
an inspiring masterplan in Abu Dhabi or the sensitivity of a spa resort
in Killarney.
Lighting has played a significant role in the success of the overall
quality, style and ambience to the interior spaces with lighting carefully
integrated into the building fabric to express the materiality, space,
volume, texture and tone as well as bring out the natural colour pallet
which is of rich natural hues. dpa’s challenge
was to develop an inspiring and appropriate lighting design for both
interior and exterior areas as well as provide an extremely energy efficient
lighting scheme.
The lights for the exterior of the building utilize LED “Pixels”
over the façade, which are programmed to provide abstract and
sophisticated motif designs. Colour is used sparingly to the crown of
the building, and concealed linear lighting helps to accent the layers
of balconies at ground and first floors, which wrap around the core
of the public areas.
The lighting to the entry and lobby (images 1 & 2) enhances the
various layers of materials and accentuates the contrasting textures
and colours. A comfortable volume is achieved by allowing areas of relative
darkness to recede back and provide brighter areas of interest.
Through to the Gold Bar (images 2 & 3) the careful detailing of
concealed and appropriate lighting continues with material accent and
a careful balance of light. A continuity of this is seen in the mezzanine
Drawing Room (image 4) where simple accent to the tables and concealed
linear lighting are used sparingly in areas where activity is present
and key materials/elements benefit from lighting accent.
As with all areas, layers of lighting are used from low level to ceiling
to provide visual interest and balance, which can also be seen in the
Guest Suites (images 5,6 & 7).
The Guestrooms follow a similar
and sympathetic design approach with careful detailing and integration
into the interior fabric (images 5 & 6).
The lighting design for ESPA
continues with a sympathetic and appropriate response to accentuate
and compliment the interesting 3 levels of Spa interior spaces (image
8).
Energy efficient lighting has been utilised throughout the scheme. In
particular, linear LED, low voltage cold cathode, low wattage IRC lamping,
fluorescent and metal halide light sources have been used.
Finally, an architectural lighting control system seamlessly provides
the functionality of scene setting throughout the day and night on both
an aesthetic level as well as further reducing power consumption.
