West Side Place
The Challenge
The chosen lighting control system would need to be flexible to service those distinct areas whilst creating a consistent aesthetic throughout the hotel.
Integration with other building systems such as BMS, guestroom management, HVAC, AV, and drapery was required to transform the guest experience and improve the ease of operation for hotel staff.
It was also important to the building owner, Far East Consortium, that the system be future proof. The lighting control system should be long-lasting, reliable, and any future upgrades would need to be conducted at minimal cost and without disruption to the hotel’s operations.
Finally, sustainability was a top priority for the customer. A system that could conserve energy without compromising the hotel’s luxurious look and feel was of paramount importance.
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Scalable
The Dynalite system was integrated into the university’s expansive campus. The modularity of the system allows the lighting control system to grow and evolve with the university’s ongoing expansion through a centralised control platform.
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Innovative
The project integrates Dynalite with multiple third-party systems, including the Q-Sys control system for audio-visual management, the university’s Building Management System (BMS), and a fire alarm relay. This integration creates a unified ecosystem that not only streamlines building operations but also enhances safety and energy management.
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Sustainable
The Dynalite system is a critical part of the university’s efforts to reduce energy consumption. The system’s energy-efficient features, such as automated scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensors, ensure that lighting is used only when necessary, contributing to the university’s broader sustainability goals.
The Solution
Recognising the unique challenges of this highprofile project, bluebottle selected a world-class combination of Philips Dynalite connected lighting control with guestroom management software by Interact.
Flexible and scalable
bluebottle implemented lighting control in all public realm areas of the hotel such as the lobby, corridors, function spaces, grand ballroom, day spa and pool, as well as all 257 guest suites.
To create a luxurious and consistent experience throughout the hotel, a series of bespoke scenes were developed by the lighting designers to highlight the design and architecture of the building, with gentle delayed transitions between each scene throughout the day to maximise the guest experience.
Philips Dynalite’s enhanced DALI capabilities enabled the creation of 96 scenes per area, a substantial improvement on DALI’s 16-scene limitation. This allowed bluebottle to tailor the lighting schedules to accommodate a variety of special events, particularly in mixed-use areas.
Innovative integrations
bluebottle integrated the Dynalite system with Interact’s guestroom management platform, BMS, security, and housekeeping, for the benefit of guests and staff alike.
Guest rooms now respond to occupant needs intuitively – a single input such as a button-press or motion detection commands multiple room systems at once. For example, when a guest enters for the first time, the welcome scene opens the curtains and brings the decorative lighting to full brightness, to help the guest appreciate the room’s facilities in the best light.
For staff, once manual tasks such as laundry pick up or turndown services can now be automated through Interact’s guestroom management system. When a guest selects their desired service from the Antumbra touchpad, staff receive a notification on Interact’s dashboard so a team can be dispatched quickly.
Future-proof and sustainable
Third-party integrations also support the sustainability objectives of Far East Consortium, by coordinating all building systems to work in harmony and reduce unnecessary power use.
In addition to dimming the lights and adjusting the HVAC setpoint, the Dynalite system can also close the blinds when it detects that a room is unoccupied. This keeps the heat out in the summer and in during the winter, reducing the strain on the HVAC system to achieve a comfortable temperature.
Furthermore, the Dynalite system’s modular architecture and consistent design helps to keep installation and maintenance costs low. Each component is designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia, with system longevity in mind. This provides hotel management with peace of mind that future hotel upgrades won’t require a complete overhaul of the original system.
Conclusion
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Swissotel The Stamford
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Pathway and English Language Centre
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Eidra
The goal was to transform the six-story building into a vibrant hub for Stockholm’s most successful consulting business.