Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company ThinkL Studio
Lead Designers Sebastien panouille
Interior Design Company Zara Sangha & Jay Arvid
Client Westbank Corp.& Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
Photo Credits Conrad Brown
Completion Date 2022
Project Location Vancouver
Entry DescriptionThe renovation of a restaurant in a downtown Vancouver hotel presented unique challenges, requiring innovative solutions. Despite a tight six-month deadline and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project successfully transitioned from halogen MR-16 to LED lighting with dim-to-warm technology, preserving a warm ambiance. The project's success hinged on collaboration among stakeholders, including the hotel, client, operator, and interior designer.
The lighting design aimed to accommodate varied dining experiences across four distinct rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. By integrating lighting into millwork and accent elements, the project highlighted interior design features and artwork, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
A wireless control system allowed operators to select from five ambiance scenes using an iPad or scene-programmed keypads, providing flexibility for different events and times of the day. Deeply recessed downlights with honeycomb and dimming capabilities minimized glare, while shield decorative luminaires with dimmable LED sources enhanced visual comfort.
Overall, the restaurant renovation achieved a balance of functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, enhancing the dining experience while meeting rigorous energy efficiency standards.
Sustainability ApproachSustainability was a key part of the project's design, adhering to ASHRAE 2016 energy codes and utilizing energy-efficient LED luminaires to minimize consumption. Task-specific illumination focused light precisely where needed, reducing waste and overall energy use.
Occupancy sensors played a key role in further decreasing energy consumption by automatically dimming or turning off lights when specific areas were unoccupied, such as washrooms and private dining rooms, enhancing energy efficiency.
Scene keypads added flexibility, allowing operators to select pre-programmed lighting settings based on time of day or specific events. This adaptability ensured that energy was used effectively, contributing to reduced operational costs and a lower carbon footprint without compromising on the desired ambiance.
