The Island Bar & Restaurant started life as a simple refurbishment. However, following structural investigations, it was decided that a new build was the only way forward. The newest light control technology from Lutron, LCP128, was chosen to ensure that the daylight and artificial lighting within the building were balanced for optimum effect throughout the year using the system’s integral astronomical time clock.

Using a mixture of LEDs and downlights, the bar area has been lit so that there is no glare for guests as they look out towards the river view. The decking that surrounds the exterior of the bar benefits from sunken blue accent lights that are fully sealed, as the area is prone to flooding during the winter months. The upper floor, which contains the restaurant area, is a mixture of wall and down lights, strategically placed to maximize the views.

The bar and restaurant not only looks good during the day, but fabulous at night. By using the Lutron LCP128 light control system to operate the entire building – inside and out – there is now a total lighting mood for any time of the day or night.