088 | DARC AWARDS 2019 PREVIEW
Art – Bespoke Haara Mesta, USA Cameron Design House Cameron Design House created this 20m long Haara Metsa chandelier for the stairwell of an Upper East Side residence. They worked closely with the client to create the perfect design for the space, which has since been described as ‘the backbone of the house’. A direct descendant of the Haara, this piece grew organically to form an ambitious chandelier. Designed to be hung vertically like a weeping willow branch, the Metsa is a unique, contemporary statement piece at any size. The cylindrical lanterns are assembled from hand-drawn glass and brushed antique bronze, concealing the light source and creating a distinctive and beautiful lighting diffuser to be admired whether the light is on or off.
Places – High Budget Jumeirah Beach Hotel, UAE Lighting Design: UMAYA Lighting Design The renovated interiors were inspired by the sea, the new design had key interior and architectural elements calling for attention amid the architectural composition. Different layers of technical and ambient lighting shaped the overall lighting scheme. Bespoke pendant lights were designed exclusively for this restaurant to be in line with the interiors. The design for the wicker pendants was inspired by traditional fishermen’s baskets with starlets of light housed within. These baskets are fixed at different heights along the restaurant in a wave-like setting. Contrast play is clear in the approach to illuminate the dining tables in the restaurant as well as in the cafes in the Palm Court atrium.
Places – High Budget Art Paradiso Hotel Lighting Design: EON SLD The design concept of the hotel is an art gallery that is represented by the interior and lighting. The client aimed to create an art-tainment environment; the combination of art and entertainment in a single space for guests to relax and enjoy art. Therefore, low illuminance of light was used in the suites to recreate the ambience of an art gallery. The second was to have a clean ceiling design to emphasis artwork and furniture with spot lights. The highlight of Art Paradiso Hotel is well-balanced direct and indirect lighting installations without glare. The use of anti-glare downlights gives a cosy and comfortable mood against the contrasting reflective and dark finishing materials.