Light Bureau Breathe New Life into London Landmark, Claridges

Online, August 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Light Bureau recently helped breathe new life into a series of rooms, junior suites and the third floor piano suite at legendary London landmark, Claridges, providing architectural lighting design services and working collaboratively with fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg.

Retaining the very best of the original features, von Furstenberg has created bespoke fabrics and furniture with her iconic prints and bold colours. Light Bureau developed a simple, empathic lighting design solution that subtly contrasts and complements the bold decor.

The lighting design utilizes integrated low energy light fittings within vanity units for compliance with Part L, whilst striking Murano glass floor, table & wall mounted luminaires were specially designed providing flexibility and a high-class aesthetic. A state of the art lighting control system interfaces with the audio visual, reception and concierge call systems providing flexibility and remote control whilst ensuring energy usage is minimised.

Speaking of her care and consideration for the history of such an iconic hotel Dianne Von Furstenberg said, "I wanted to respect the architecture and the formality of the grand hotel, but at the same time make it relevant to today's lifestyle... I don't want the hotel to change, I just want it to be more of a fantasy."

Light Bureau's Paul Nulty believes the lighting design solution goes some way to aiding that fantasy, "The lighting design interventions are subtle and sophisticated, making use of the latest technologies whilst ensuring they compliment, not over-power the interior design".

June saw the launch of this stunning collection and the fashion pack was out in force to celebrate the design collaboration with Claridges. News of the re-launched suites has been covered worldwide with features in the likes of Vogue, the Financial Times, the New York Post, the Evening Standard and DVF Online to name but a few.

Client: Maybourne Hotel Group
Completion date: June 2010
Interior Designer: Diane von Furstenberg
Lighting Design: Light Bureau Ltd: Paul Nulty & Ela Karel