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Working
in conjunction with LW Design on the interior spaces dpa
have produced lighting responses to each area within this important
and significant project.
The
client wanted a contemporary business hotel with an appropriate feel
for its location in the centre of Media City. The hotel and office were
aimed to appeal to media executives that wanted an environment that
reflects their own lifestyle i.e. state of the art facilities set within
visually stimulating contemporary interiors.
The
public areas flow seamlessly from one space to another but each having
its own character. The lighting was designed to carefully integrate
with the interior spaces and enhance the visual experience.
The
hotel public areas have colour change backlit walls, stunning decorative
lights and punches of illumination to create theatre and drama. There
is a visual connection at ground level between the inside and outside
and many of the public spaces enjoy excellent daylight. The lighting
of each space is linked to a computer controlled dimming / scene set
system that automatically adjust the light to suite the time of day,
thus making the operation simple. The control system also minimises
wasted energy use which is of course an important issue for all projects
whilst balancing maintainability and visual impact.
The
contemporary language of the project is taken through into the guest
rooms with glass walls to bathrooms and floating panels emphasized by
light, soft indirect light to the shelving units, integrated lighting
to the wardrobes and function decorative lighting to attend the guest
needs.
The
final result of the project is the creation of a fresh contemporary
hotel and office that has its own distinctive character where light
and interiors seamlessly integrate to produce really visually stimulating
experiences in every area of this complex.
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