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AQUAKNOXAQUAKNOX

Crystal Romero and Dolores Jule

ABS 443 Prof.Kroelinger

General

Information

General

Information

•^ Location:

The Venetian Resort Hotel

•^ Location:Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. LasVegas, NV 89109 •^ Architect: Gail McCleese of McCleeseDesignWorks Inc. •^ Owner: E. Brands Restaurants

The Venetian Resort Hotel

Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. LasVegas, NV 89109 • Architect: Gail McCleese of McCleeseDesignWorks Inc. • Owner: E. Brands Restaurants

The ArchitectThe Architect

The architect of AquaKnox is Gail McCleese.McCleese has a firm, McCleese DesignWorksIncorporated, located in the HoustonMetropolitan Area. In 2004, she won an awardof excellence for Best of Competition. Theproduct was Kriska Architectural Chaining.

It

The architect of AquaKnox is Gail McCleese.McCleese has a firm, McCleese DesignWorksIncorporated, located in the HoustonMetropolitan Area. In 2004, she won an awardof excellence for Best of Competition. Theproduct was Kriska Architectural Chaining.is categorized as a specialty accessory. Thisproduct is strategically placed throughoutAquaKnox.

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is categorized as a specialty accessory. Thisproduct is strategically placed throughoutAquaKnox.

The Interior and LightingThe Interior and Lighting

As one enters the restaurant a large water encased wine cellar lit byLED lights creates an inviting space. The restaurant is illuminatedthroughout its entirety. The top and face of the bar area areglowing with light through its acrylic material. There are severalpendant lights hung along the length of the bar area. Different style pendants are placed throughout the dining area in combinationwith recessed lighting. There are several cove ceiling areas in

the

As one enters the restaurant a large water encased wine cellar lit byLED lights creates an inviting space. The restaurant is illuminatedthroughout its entirety. The top and face of the bar area areglowing with light through its acrylic material. There are severalpendant lights hung along the length of the bar area. Different style pendants are placed throughout the dining area in combinationwith recessed lighting. There are several cove ceiling areas inspace which are accompanied by cove lights creating a glowingeffect. Other accent lighting is placed on the walls and ceilingdrawing the eye to the different textures among the spaces. The space is lit with several hues of blue and green creating a cool environment. The psychological effects of the space are calming.The fresh colors evoke the feeling of the cool ocean waters on a breezy day. The environment is definitely an inviting experiencecreated by the lighting techniques and fixtures used throughout thespace.

the

space which are accompanied by cove lights creating a glowingeffect. Other accent lighting is placed on the walls and ceilingdrawing the eye to the different textures among the spaces. The space is lit with several hues of blue and green creating a cool environment. The psychological effects of the space are calming.The fresh colors evoke the feeling of the cool ocean waters on a breezy day. The environment is definitely an inviting experiencecreated by the lighting techniques and fixtures used throughout thespace.

LIGHTING LAYERSLIGHTING LAYERS

-^ THE TASKLAYER^ These cylinder shapedpendants provide light tothe tables below. Thus,serving as both

task

-^ THE TASKLAYER^ These cylinder shapedpendants provide light tothe tables below. Thus,serving as bothlighting fixtures andaccent lights for thespace.

task

lighting fixtures andaccent lights for thespace.

LIGHTING LAYERSLIGHTING LAYERS • THE FOCAL • THE FOCALLAYERLAYER^ The purpose of this layer is to^ The purpose of this layer is toilluminate the artwork. Ailluminate the artwork. Arecessed adjustable accentrecessed adjustable accentlight is used to highlight the artlight is used to highlight the artpieces. The recessed light ispieces. The recessed light isalso creating a wallwashingalso creating a wallwashingeffect. When standing upeffect. When standing upcloser to the light reflected oncloser to the light reflected onthe surface the texture of thethe surface the texture of thewall covering becomes muchwall covering becomes muchmore noticeable.more noticeable.

ControlsControls

•^ Dimmer switches are located in the more •^ Dimmer switches are located in the moreprivate areas to enhance the mood of theprivate areas to enhance the mood of theseparate rooms in the restaurant.separate rooms in the restaurant. •^ LED lights are controlled on separate •^ LED lights are controlled on separateswitches which are able to change theswitches which are able to change themood with color.mood with color. •^ Each area is controlled separately •^ Each area is controlled separatelyaccording to fixture type.according to fixture type.

TECHNIQUETECHNIQUE

-^ DOWNLIGHTINGBoth the pendant lights and the recessed lights throughout the space illuminate thehorizontal planes below. There are four types of pendant lighting in the restaurant.For example, a long cone shape and cylinder shaped pendants hang

above the dining

-^ DOWNLIGHTING^ Both the pendant lights and the recessed lights throughout the space illuminate thehorizontal planes below. There are four types of pendant lighting in the restaurant.For example, a long cone shape and cylinder shaped pendants hangtables, as well as two other styles in both the bar and the kitchen. All of thesecontribute to downlighting different areas. There are several different sizedrecessed lights strategically placed throughout the space, creating a more functionalenvironment.

above the dining

tables, as well as two other styles in both the bar and the kitchen. All of thesecontribute to downlighting different areas. There are several different sizedrecessed lights strategically placed throughout the space, creating a more functionalenvironment.

TECHNIQUETECHNIQUE

-^ WALLWASHING •^ WALLWASHINGThere is white fabric hung throughout the restaurant.^ There is white fabric hung throughout the restaurant.Hidden behind these drapes of fabric, LED lights are usedHidden behind these drapes of fabric, LED lights are usedto create a color wash onto the surface. The lights alsoto create a color wash onto the surface. The lights alsowashes the ceiling and seemingly hides some imperfectionswashes the ceiling and seemingly hides some imperfectionswhich would otherwise be noticeable. The technique is anwhich would otherwise be noticeable. The technique is aninteresting way to draw attention to different areas of a spaceinteresting way to draw attention to different areas of a spacewith the use of color in this particular case.with the use of color in this particular case.

ConclusionConclusion

The effects and results desired through thelighting design in AquaKnox

can be seen in

each of the lighting layers. The pendant lightshung throughout the space equal as bothdecorative and task or focal lighting. Therecessed lights are strategically placed to createan overall ambiance. The cove lighting allowedthe designer to incorporate a glowing calmingeffect as well as the use of color in the space.Overall, AquaKnox

is a cutting-edge lighting

The effects and results desired through thelighting design in AquaKnoxproject.

can be seen in

each of the lighting layers. The pendant lightshung throughout the space equal as bothdecorative and task or focal lighting. Therecessed lights are strategically placed to createan overall ambiance. The cove lighting allowedthe designer to incorporate a glowing calmingeffect as well as the use of color in the space.Overall, AquaKnox

is a cutting-edge lighting

project.