February 2025How They Did It

Photos: Matthew WilliamsHow They Did ItIES ILLUMINATION AWARD OF MERIT“Simmer Down at The Quoin Hotel”Designers from BEAM, ltd. were tasked with creating an intimate atmosphere to highlight artwork and architectural details in an underground bar and lounge in downtown Wilmington, DE. To work around challenges such as a low, vaulted ceiling and the inability to mount fixtures to historic materials, the team implemented a series of concealed fixtures.1) Warm-dim indirect cove lights behind banquettes provide general illumination and direct attention toward murals.2) Shielded, decorative sconces provide comfortable eye-level illumination and an extra sparkle to the lounge.3) Vintage luminaires and warmdim LED tape light placed in bottle displays and under the counter illuminate the bar and provide layers of task lighting for staff.
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