THE e18hteen, Lusail City
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Inspired by the glamorous imagery of the Gulf and positioned on the edge of the Marina District at Lusail, THE e18hteen was designed to architecturally evoke the beauty of a billowing sail on a Qatari Dhow. The futuristic graphic display of the main glass façade was required to promote its night time impact through innovative high-tech lighting equipment with single-pixel management creating strikingly appealing dynamic effects.
LIGHTING CONCEPT
MBL (Mulvey & Banani Lighting) is a seasoned, award-winning lighting design consultancy, delivering purposeful and sustainable lighting installations worldwide. MBL has approached the spatial experience of the property with a focus to create drama and allow the local organic cultural backgrounds to unfold providing a comfort level that ensures it is a space worth experiencing.
The character and texture of the lighting takes its inspiration from the reflection of a sail on the sea, or the silhouette of a sail in the calm waters in early morning light. The faceted geometry of the "sail” is echoed by the diagonal lines of light zigzagging across the main façade. The architectural themes and displays have been translated into a lighting installation that align with the aesthetic requirements of the space, while incorporating environmental criteria.
Inspired by the glamorous imagery of the Gulf and positioned on the edge of the Marina District at Lusail, THE e18hteen was designed to architecturally evoke the beauty of a billowing sail on a Qatari Dhow. The futuristic graphic display of the main glass façade was required to promote its night time impact through innovative high-tech lighting equipment with single-pixel management creating strikingly appealing dynamic effects.
LIGHTING CONCEPT
MBL (Mulvey & Banani Lighting) is a seasoned, award-winning lighting design consultancy, delivering purposeful and sustainable lighting installations worldwide. MBL has approached the spatial experience of the property with a focus to create drama and allow the local organic cultural backgrounds to unfold providing a comfort level that ensures it is a space worth experiencing.
The character and texture of the lighting takes its inspiration from the reflection of a sail on the sea, or the silhouette of a sail in the calm waters in early morning light. The faceted geometry of the "sail” is echoed by the diagonal lines of light zigzagging across the main façade. The architectural themes and displays have been translated into a lighting installation that align with the aesthetic requirements of the space, while incorporating environmental criteria.
Year
2020
