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25Hours Hotel One Central

Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Company Nulty
Lead Designers Ahmed Saliem
Other Designer's names Jessica Munaf and Paula Campo
Architecture Company Hopkins Architects
Interior Design Company Woods Bagot
Client 25hours Hotels
Photo Credits Chris Goldstraw
Completion Date December 2021
Project Location Dubai
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Entry Description

Lighting design plays a key role in 25hours Hotel One Central by bringing each scheme to life and emphasising the rich layers of detail that make the hotel so unique.

The lighting design for the exterior enhances the theatricality of the façade and surroundings. Uplights graze the patterned walls to create a rhythmic play of light across the building. An illuminated pathway adds drama to the entrance and is framed by highlights to planters.

A painted ceiling in the lobby depicts key constellations and Dubai landmarks. The team washed the ceiling with indirect light from the perimeter to frame the scene and provide ambient light throughout the atrium. Minimalist downlights were integrated into the design to supplement light levels with minimal impact to the artwork. At the central seating and bookcase area, integrated joinery lighting contributes to the cosy intimacy of the space and forms eye-catching visual effects.

In the 434 guest rooms and suites, layers of light emphasise each scheme’s rich tapestry of materials. Spotlights and downlights provide a base layer of ambient light, while an eclectic mix of reading lights, desk lamps and pendants add depth and character.