Wall Washer WG36
Garden Bollard BA Series
Inground RC Series
Neon Flex D1618
The facade and the porte cochere are the first brand contact after dark, often seen from 100 meters away on the approach road. Warm wall washing at 2700K to 3000K holds stone, render and timber close to their daytime color.
A resort spends most of its lighting budget outside: gardens, pools, villa paths and outdoor dining. Low bollards, shielded inground lights and 2700K to 3000K keep those areas usable after dark without lighting the sky.
Corridors, stairs, back of house and car parks never switch off. Sensors, dimming scenes and a late night level cut those hours without a guest noticing.
Salt air and pool chemistry attack coatings and fasteners long before the LEDs wear out, and IP66 alone does not stop corrosion. Coastal properties need the rating, the coating system and 316 stainless fixings specified together.
Optical performance: narrow 5° to 15° optics for tall columns and long throws, 15° to 30° for architectural features and medium facade elements, and 30° to 60° or asymmetric optics for walls, entrances and general washing. Confirm the final optics with an IES simulation and a mock up on site.
Environmental rating: IP44 to IP65 under covered entrances, IP65 to IP66 on exterior walls and in planting, IP67 in the ground, IP67 or IP68 in water features depending on the installation, and IP20 indoors. On coastal sites, add a corrosion specification to the IP rating.
Control: DALI or 0 to 10V for public and back of house areas, DMX512 where the facade runs scenes. Static white suits most luxury, business and boutique hotels. RGBW scenes suit landmark hotels, resorts and event nights.
| Area | Illuminance target | CCT and CRI | Rating and control |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Facade and entrance |
design led, zoned |
2700K to 3000K, CRI 80+ |
IP66, DMX512 or DALI |
|
Lobby and reception |
300 lux at the desk |
2700K to 3000K, CRI 90+ |
IP20, 0 to 10V or DALI |
|
Corridors, lifts, stairs |
100 lux at floor level |
2700K to 3000K, CRI 80+ |
IP20, sensor and scene |
|
Landscape and pathways |
10 to 20 lux on paths, 20 to 50 at steps |
2700K to 3000K, CRI 80+ |
IP65 to IP67, timer |
|
Pool and water features |
20 to 50 lux on the deck |
2700K to 3000K, CRI 80+ |
IP67 to IP68, 316 stainless |
|
Restaurant and bar |
50 to 150 lux, accent on tables |
2700K, CRI 90+ |
IP20, DALI scenes |
|
Function room |
300 to 500 lux, scene set |
3000K to 4000K, CRI 90+ |
IP20, DALI |
|
Terraces and outdoor dining |
50 to 100 lux |
2700K, CRI 90+ |
IP65, DALI scenes |
|
Kitchen and laundry |
500 lux on work surfaces |
4000K, CRI 80+ |
IP65 to IP69K |
|
Parking and approach |
75 lux covered, 20 to 50 lux approach |
4000K, CRI 80+ |
IP65, sensor |
Six key considerations to create a lighting design that enhances the guest experience and delivers long-term value.
We review elevations, floor plans, operating hours, the brand standard and the site conditions, including coastal exposure and pool chemistry.
We agree the hierarchy zone by zone, the color temperatures, the scenes and the control approach with the designer or consultant.
We match series, wattages, beam distributions, finishes and control protocols to each area, and flag anything that needs a custom length or finish.
With drawings we produce calculations for the key spaces, and we recommend a mock up on the facade or in a model room before a full order.
With the layout approved, we issue the BOQ and quotation, move to production, and supply documentation for mounting, aiming, DALI or DMX addressing and scene setting, then stay available through commissioning.
Three hospitality properties, with the fixtures and the year named so the reference can be checked.
A hotel needs four layers: architectural light on the building and grounds, functional light in circulation and back of house, task light at desks, mirrors and work surfaces, and decorative fixtures in guest facing rooms. GS LIGHT supplies the first three. Decorative pieces normally come through the interior designer's FF&E package.
EN 12464-1 sets 300 lux at the reception desk and 100 lux in hotel corridors. Lobby seating and lounge areas are usually held lower, around 100 to 200 lux, so the desk and the entrance read as the brightest points. Treat these as minimums: most operators' brand standards specify above them, so confirm the brand standard before the layout.
As starting points: 2700K to 3000K on the building exterior, 2200K to 3000K in the landscape, 2700K to 3500K in the lobby, 2400K to 3000K in restaurants, 2700K to 3000K in corridors, and 3000K to 4000K in parking and service areas. Final choices follow the facade materials, the brand positioning and the surroundings. Hold one temperature across any view a guest can take in at once.
No. GS LIGHT manufactures architectural, exterior and functional lighting: facade, landscape, downlights, track, linear, neon and sealed back of house fittings. Decorative and FF&E pieces come from specialist suppliers, and our fixtures are specified alongside them on the same project.
Keep the LED source out of direct view from the windows, use asymmetric optics such as the 18+55° distribution to push light up the wall, and add louvers or honeycomb baffles where fixtures sit close to glazing. Check the aiming from a second floor room, where complaints start, reduce output on the elevations nearest the rooms, and program a late night dim level.
IP67 or better in the ground and around water, IP66 on exposed walls, and 316 stainless steel fixings throughout. An IP rating on its own does not make a fixture suitable for the coast: it describes dust and water ingress, not corrosion. On a beachfront site, also check the housing alloy, the coating system, the gasket material and the fasteners. GS LIGHT can add electrophoretic pretreatment under the powder coat, the same treatment behind the 500 hour salt spray testing on fixtures for The Anchor, Dubai Harbour.
GS LIGHT holds CE certificates by product line, TUV CB test reports, and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 factory certification, with a warranty of 3 or 5 years depending on the product line. Test reports for individual models are available with the quotation. For projects needing UL or ETL listing, ask before ordering.
Samples ship in 7 to 15 days and mass production runs 20 to 35 days, depending on specification and quantity. Custom finishes, lengths and color temperatures extend that, so send the specification early on a phased opening. Quotations come back within 24 hours of receiving drawings.
If you are unsure how to design your hotel or resort lighting, send us your drawings, renders and project requirements. We can help with fixture selection, optics, lighting simulation, controls and the project quotation.
