Lighting in Design August-September 2017

Glenelly Estate, Stellenbosch, SA Glenelly Estate, situated in South Africa’s idyllic Cape Winelands, has recently launched The Vine Bistro and reimagined its tasting room and glass museum.The new interiors display a sophisticated aesthetic inspired by Glenelly’s French heritage and charm. Created in 2003 by May de Lencquesaing, former owner of the iconic Bordeaux Château Pi- chon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, the project was initiated with her two grandchildren, Arthur de Lencquesaing and Nicolas Bureau, continuing the family involvement in wine since 1783. For the redesign, the owners appointed award- winning interior design studio, Inhouse. The In- house team, guided by director Phillip Wyatt and senior designer Brenda Hart, was tasked with de- signing the new ground level eatery and renovating the first floor tasting room. The brief from Glenelly was clear from the start; bring in the new, while preserving the timeless appeal that guests have come to know and love. The lighting used throughout The Vino Bistro and first-floor tasting room responded to the brief from the client, which was to create a warm and inviting space that was slightly unconventional, with a modern French twist. “Lighting for the areas needed to be warm, homely and atmospheric – this was especially important for the restaurant in order to create a leisurely ambience,” explains Hart. Lighting for the separate and private tasting area within the tast- ing room needed to be brighter and lighter as this space is more task-focused than the other areas. “For the choice of statement lighting, we were inspired by the unique collection of 340 pieces of antique and contemporary glassware and artwork that is housed in the estate’s museum. We chose to feature various glass pendants throughout the interiors, most of them being hand-blown glass. Not only does this reflect the charm of the estate, but guests can enjoy the lovely warm glow that typically radiates from glass lights, both day and night,” she says.

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