The scheme was designed and specified by interior designer Pierpaolo Saioni who was working for independent owners, Magi, Gucciardi & Pipitone, and was supplied direct to the venue by Robe Multimedia, Anolis's Italian distributor.
The double-decked building stands right on the marina waterfront. It is styled with a contemporary deco twist and a distinct oceanic feel - almost like a liner - referencing a strong relationship to the Adriatic Sea. It features indoor dining and lounge rooms surrounded by airy outdoor terraces on both levels. It's open from 7 a.m. until late.
With many changing moods throughout the day Saioni wanted the environment to be able to shift along with the vibes, and good lighting is one way of helping make this happen.
He also wanted the club to become integrated with its surroundings, so with its proximity to the water, the Anolis fixtures are programmed into an attractive blue hue as the default state. The lamps inside the venue have been designed to look like sea rocks and the curtains like sails, all adding to the sea-orientated theming.
The Anolis ArcLine Optic Outdoor 36 and 18 RGBs are fitted with 25 x 6 degree lenses and installed into the handrails of the Lounge's top deck and in the cornices running around the top of the wall. They are focussed to illuminate the whole terrace area including the ceiling, floor and top to bottom of the handrails.
With the entire top deck so boldly illuminated at night, this acts as a beacon in attracting people and business to the Lounge as well as becoming a local talking point. Saiono comments: "Illuminating the architecture is fundamental to creating an atmosphere in a venue like this, and that's why I chose bright, reliable products which can also be subtly concealed."
The Anolis fixtures are powered by Anolis ArcPower 144s and 36s and controlled by Robe CyberCue software running on the bar's computer.
(Jim Evans)
