Analysis on lighting design of Hilton Hotel at London Heathrow Airport

The redesigned concept centers on the narrative "looking from above", connecting passengers with the British landscape, inspired by the scenery of Heathrow airport.
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The redesigned concept centers on the narrative "looking from above", connecting passengers with the British landscape, inspired by the scenery of Heathrow airport.

The redesign concept of Hilton Heathrow Airport Hotel revolves around "overlooking from the air" to connect guests with the magnificent British landscape, inspired by the scenery captured when entering and leaving the airport. On the basis of the existing buildings, the new design of HbA includes a comprehensive renovation of the ground floor entrance lobby, cafe, bar and restaurant.



 The designer believes that each space reflects different elements, whether it is through the clouds to see the green trees under the soft lights in the countryside or to reach the city, it is reflected by the bright and dynamic lighting characteristics. The street style lighting in the lobby evokes the perspective of the city. Huge chandeliers hang down, as if to guide the flight route, like a large sign of an airplane. The middle area is the bar and cafe space, which shows the rural landscape from above. Softer tones and lights are placed at intimate moments, such as the chef's table. Finally, the restaurant reflects a hidden place that cannot be fully recognized from above, so the aesthetics is darker and more comfortable. The light adds a layer, creating a moody atmosphere.

 Finding a balance between natural light and artificial light is an easily overlooked factor. Hilton Hotel has a large space, so natural light has a great influence on the color. When the sun goes down, they look most energetic, and the light is adjusted to create an atmosphere. When planning a space, it is important to understand the benefits of combining natural light with artificial light.



 Lighting is the key project of the final design, and the team must explore how to operate it on the sculpture and in a soft and decorative manner. It is as important to create a comfortable and intimate moment in the vast open space of the airport terminal as to create an eye-catching central scenic spot.

 The lighting in the bar is mainly composed of low-level items - all flower pots have at least three light sources (lighting on the tree, linear lighting under the base, and linear lighting around the plant bed to make the plants glow). There are lighting on every shelf of the bar, including the front and rear bars, and the kitchen table. In addition, the independent steel frame element has built-in micro spotlights (small lipstick size) to increase focus and focus. These spotlights are used not only for the display area, but also for adding highlights on the table in the dining area.


 In some areas, the floor finish is reserved, and the designer wants to equip the decorative screens in many separated areas with lights. Therefore, the design of these screens has detailed small bases, which include small floor mounted headlamps.
 Interior design requires a large number of decorative lighting to create the focus of the space, and these are often oversized pendants, forming an artificial ceiling. Of course, the lighting is all on a modern dimming system, and multiple scenes are set in a day to adapt to different needs and uses of the space. Almost all the decorative lights in the hotel are customized.


 
Lighting is a part of the building. It becomes a part of the interior as a combination of structure and elements and joinery. Through the consideration of space and lighting, the designer created an elegant and atmospheric space.



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