Lighting in Design Q3 2018

implemented to give this area an enchanting glow at night.We are also especially happy with the units we manufactured for the Prime restaurant as well as the Provedor restaurant, which showcases our abilities with regards to manufacturing with glass." Ultimately, the manner in which the lights come together to complement the spaces in which the guests move around the hotel contributed to the suc- cess of the project. “A light must become invisible, and become one with its environment, unless you require a statement piece,” saysWagener. “The lights at Le Saint Geran are practical in design but imbue quality and style”. On the importance of lighting in a hospitality en- vironment,Wagener says many factors are important in the design of a space. “While training in London on street lighting design it became even more appar- ent how we take lighting for granted and the amount of work that goes into designing a lighting scheme. Hospitality projects have numerous areas that require specific designs and the challenge is not to over-light or under-light. Incorrect lighting can cause discomfort, therefore lighting design is a very important factor to the success of any hotel, small or large.” Every project has its unique challenges and Wagener notes that One&Only Le Saint Géran was no different. “There is no doubt that the timeframe in which we had to achieve design approval before manufacturing could start was a challenge. Both dsgn and G.A Design were committed to the timelines but were firm on finding the best result for the client.We learned a lot from the teams we had the privilege of working with. December, however, is not a month you want to ship goods out of China – another unique challenge. It was a pressure environment for a few months but it all came together collectively in the end,” he says. “We are proud to be associated with prestigious brands such as Kerzner and One&Only,” saysWagener. “I personally oversaw the start of the manufacturing process in China and was present in Mauritius for the installation process, and put a lot time and effort into the project. Looking back at a challenging and rewarding project, we are always looking to learn and better our processes, and these improved processes are already being implemented in projects such as The Houghton Hotel in Sandton.” As testament to the quality of the light fittings used, Wagener notes that the company has already had hotel guests ordering fittings for their private homes in France, Belgium and Germany.

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