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outstanding hospitality Projects

matched successfully in color temperature for a
seamless appearance.
The soaring 100'-high atrium proved to be a chal-
lenge for the design of the adjacent restaurant when
it came to bringing a sense of intimacy to the dining
area. The solution was to mount low-voltage track
to the grid pieces and fnish it to match. The sus-
pended cable track fxtures create pinspots of light
on each table. Large pendants and vertical standing
versions of the custom LED sconces were created
for the restaurant to maintain the themes continuity.
Another large area that needed special illumi-
nation is the lobby. For this space, the lighting is
integrated into the architecture utilizing linear
fuorescent recessed slots. Square CFL downlights
mimic the rectangular shape and a linear fuorescent
slot grazes the back wall, while artwork is accented
by ceramic metal halide PAR 30L Combolights.
For the Hiltons ballroom, a versatile design that
can divide the space into 16 confgurations was
roviding new opportunities for the larg- accomplished. Quartz downlights provide general il-
est city and capital of Ohio to atract lumination in the high ceiling when combined with a
even greater events and conferences, concealed linear fuorescent cove. Custom wall sconc-
this new construction convention center es and a chandelier add a cozy, residential touch. The
Photel has become a high-end destination large chandelier is lamped with 10-wat xenon bulbs
point downtown. The Hilton Columbus Downtown for long life, smooth dimming, and energy efciency.
is comprised of 532 guest rooms, a full-service The lighting plan also makes the elevated path-
The custom restaurant and lounge, and 31,000 square feet of way between the hotel and the convention center

LED fxtures conference facilities. An enclosed, elevated glass very clear. The glass connector skywalk crosses a
skywalk spans a busy street, connecting the hotel
main street downtown and was designed to be a
required the to the existing convention center. focal point of the new hotel building from both an
Custom lighting fxtures were specifed to pro-
interior and exterior perspective. Color-changing
design of vide unique design elements throughout the space LED linear lighting fxtures mounted on top of the
beam also provide dramatic visual interest to the
with a play on size and scale. With the desire for
custom both LEED and Green Seal certifcations, daylight- downtown location.
modules for ing became a major design consideration within the
structure, which houses a 100'-high atrium. Skylights
ease of allow natural light into the atrium during daylight PROJECT: Hilton Columbus Downtown, OH
hours; however, afer dark, suspended high above
DESIGN TEAM:
relamping. the lobby, two-circuit direct/indirect pendants pro- Ardra Paige Zinkon, IALD, MIES, LEED
vide added illumination. Custom LED luminaires
Green Associate, President & Director of
drape down the freplace wall and atrium piers, Lighting Design at Tec Studio Inc., Columbus
presenting a unique focal point. The custom LED PROJECT AT-A-GLANCE LIGHTING PRODUCTS USED:
fxtures required the design of custom modules for IRiS, Portfolio, RSA, Metalux, Shaper, Halo,
ease of relamping. Lumière, Neo-Ray, Sure-Lites and Invue
In fact, LED sources were employed heav- all from Cooper Lighting
ily within the design in both standard and custom
confgurations, along with fuorescent and ce- AWARD OF RECOGNITION:
ramic metal halide. The careful selection of Professional Commercial Category, Cooper
th
In an unexpected Lightings 36 Annual SOURCE Awards
twist, a decorative energy-efcient sources allowed the use of halogen
chandelier adds panache IR products where source quality was critical. With PHOTOGRAPHY:
to this meeting room. 3000K as a standard, all sources were able to be Scot Pease Photography and ABK Tec Inc.

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