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Feature LabeL Heretanding hosPitality ProJects
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toP: An upscale where the client was very keen to use LED in
hotel in Nantong, the decorative fxtures. We soon discovered that
China is given a regal
ambiance. where the LED decorative (candle) lamp source
was exposed in a chandelier, the color temperature
right: Sof illumina- of each lamp was diferent and these lamps
tion from unique were supplied by one of the biggest lamp
fxtures highlight the
lounge at the Hotel manufacturers in the world! LED has become the
Indigo in Shanghai. buzzword, yet the technology is forever changing
and improving. Because of this, it always seems
to be in its infancy and never seems to be able to
mature into a product that gives you confdence.
My main concerns are still the same ones I had
10 years ago: consistency in output, temperature,
color rendering, and smooth dimming. Ok, this
may not be totally an LED issue but more of a
controls-related issue and compatibility; however,
it still relates to the parent, which is LED.

EM: What do you think sets Illuminate apart
from other lighting design frms?
SB: I think diversity in our skill set that allows
us to create an imaginative solution to most
situations. Since we have locations globally, we
are able to reach out to a client and support a
project [anywhere]. Another distinguishing factor
is the amount of efort we put into the concept
from an early stage. We spend a lot of time

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