Lighting in Design August-September 2017

The building sports sizable windows and glass foldaway doors which bring the outside in, offering spectacular views of the estate’s grounds. Natural light is plentiful and takes over the interiors in a beautiful way, therefore lighting does not play an essential role during the day – making it more of a decorative feature. “We utilised statement lights throughout the interiors, which extend on the con- temporary, French design scheme and serve as an integral element of the overall design,” notes Hart. At night, lighting plays a more functional role. In the restaurant, warm and inviting lighting comes from the selection of statement lights, including hand-blown glass pendants and brass pendant lights. The designers concealed LEDs under coun- ters and other areas to highlight joinery and also used downlights to highlight artwork displayed throughout the interior, such as the eye-catching replica of a twenty-year-old vine, which hangs sus- pended in the air in the building’s reception area. A multi-level glass pendant highlights the stairs leading to the first-floor tasting room. “Here, we used downlights, along with beautiful hand-blown glass pendants which suspend over the bar, accen- tuating this feature (the tasting bar is made from an amalgamation of polished concrete and granite from the terroir and is a striking feature element in this space),” she explains Outside, the terrace and garden needed softer lights to create an intimate, candlelight atmo- sphere. For this area, Inhouse chose subtle and less obvious lighting, such as the glass jar pendants which hang suspended from the terrace ceiling. The glass jar pendants create a more laid-back atmosphere than the other areas. They also used soft lights to subtly accentuate plants. “Lighting used in the design contributed enor- mously to the overall success of the project. Not only did it serve a functional role to create specific moods, primarily at night, but it was a key decora- tive feature throughout the interiors. The lighting we used ties in with the contemporary, French aesthetic of the restaurant and tasting room, lending a sophisticated air to the space that truly reflects Glenelly’s French heritage and charm,” Hart concludes.

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