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KATARA BEACH CLUB

Prize(s) Winners in Ambient Lighting
Company LIGHTALLIANCE
Lead Designers Kevin Grant
Project Location Katara, Qatar
Entry Description

There was a desire to create something which had never been done before. To embrace the Nordic approach to health, design and hospitality - and fuse this seamlessly with local Arabic influences to integrate within the local surroundings.

The aspiration was to create a unique setting, with a doorway into a Nordic wellness experience. However, we also had to work within the constraints of an existing building which had been built to accommodate very different design brief.

We wanted to use light as a way of celebrating the extreme contrasts found in Scandinavian countries – the darkness in winter and the never-ending sunshine in summer, beautiful sun beams and long shadows, sparkles of light in the night sky and the fantastic light shows of the Northern Lights - exploring opportunities to embrace and or replicate natural light, create cooler sanctuaries and also cosy snugs which did not feel out of place within the local Arabic setting.

To achieve this, we employed and developed many innovative lighting techniques including -filtered sunlight, sun blocking, integrated lighting details, use of light and shadows, and interactive elements which respond to time or proximity

Company Description

Professional Lighting Consultancy - We provide tailored lighting design solutions, from bespoke lit components to city scale master plans.

Our designers are experienced with all aspects of lighting design. We can provide a complete lighting design service, from concept development to completion, in which creative thinking is balanced with a solid understanding of technical principles and analysis. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of our clients.