Updated Concept Statement

Rogers, AR slogan is “where possible lives”. The town is in a transition between old and new and quickly developing. The city of Rogers has come a long way since the railroad and Civil War days. It seems like they have made the impossible (economy, historical challenges, etc.), possible. This idea of making “possible” happen within a hotel is the main focus of this project.

With the target audience being business men and women relocated to Northwest Arkansas for extended periods of time, it is important to design a space where feeling at home (something that is usually viewed as impossible) is possible. Impossible brings a multitude of words to mind; some of which include: bold, illusionistic, visionary, and quirky. These terms come into play throughout the design with spacious room sizes, enticing curved lines, loud colors, bold patterns, and curious openings. Maintaining a balance between bold/loud and “homey”/comfortable will be displayed through sinuous curved lines, a few repeated patterns and bright lively colors. 

Sections

SECTION OF STAIRS 

SECTION OF BEDROOM/BATHROOM RELATIONSHIP

Perspectives

 Bathroom: 

• Downward, directional pendant lighting above vanity
• Uplight, directional along bottom of shower wall
• Natural fire light from opening 

Bedroom: 

• Cove lighting above bed provides general luminance
• task lighting on desk adjacent to bed
• Floor lamps next to sofa to provide general lighting and task lighting

Entrance/Bar

• Downward, directional lighting above reception desk to provide task lighting as well as draw attention to desk 
• Backlit reception desk with consistent glow 
• Backlit bar with consistent glow
• Downward, directional pendant lighting above bar 

Light Maps

The below images consist of light maps representing warm artificial light (yellow) and cool natural light (blue) with targeted overall footcandles of each space (in green font) and their 2-5 times accent footcandle levels (in magenta font). Below the floor plans you will find a light fixture symbol key. Following the key are a few lighting fixture selections we hope to implement into the design. 

Lighting Design Intentions

·        Logical path choreographed with lighting

o   Lobby/entry:

§  Disperse in fan-like pattern that leads user to various features of the space. (i.e. elevator, reception desk, seating, etc.)

o   Restaurant:

§  Long, vertical rows of lighting to follow flow of movement through the space

o   Guest room:

§  Surrounding perimeter lighting because there is not direct passageway in bedroom area

§  Lighting leading down hallway to bathroom

o   Corridor:

§  Lighting vertically through the space to help guide user down corridor

·        Lighting creates hierarchy of attracting attention

o   Lobby/entry:

§  Lighting element above reception desk is the brightest in order to help user navigate easily

§  Accent lighting above elevator to guide user through space

§  More lighting in the entry of restaurant from the lobby to help promote interest in dining in the restaurant instead of rushing up to their rooms

o   Restaurant:

§  Lighting placed above kitchen prep area to focus user’s attention on cooking activities

§  Vertical fire element in wall focuses user’s attention towards back of space (kitchen area—to entertain guests)

o   Guest room:

§  Task lighting above bed helps user interactively use and manipulate the space

§  Dimmable lighting around perimeter of room can create a hierarchy of interaction within the bedroom space

§  Bathroom:

·        Dimmable lighting in shower can create a hierarchy of interaction within the bathroom space

·        Task lighting surrounding mirror

o   Corridor:

§  Brighter lights above each guest room door to help navigate people throughout the space

Sketches

Inspiration Lighting Images

The following images are lighting levels and looks that I would like to achieve throughout the space. They focus on lobby/entry, bar/restaurant and guest room areas.