The Coffeemania restaurant is located in the “upper town” of the apartment complex “Lucky” in Moscow. This area is characterized by a combination of modern and historical buildings from the early 20th century. The overall atmosphere of the complex is minimalistic and modern, which presented a challenge for the lighting designers. Their goal was to create a relaxing and enjoyable space for Moscow’s residents.

The restaurant’s interior is rather discreet, so to beseem the overall aesthetic of the room, the light fixtures and track systems were painted into the color, matching ceiling in the central hall. A variety of natural materials in the interior are highlighted by warm white lighting with a color temperature of 2700K, making food and drinks look good and creating a pleasant atmosphere for guests. The decorative lighting has a warmer tone. This difference creates the feeling of freshness of the architectural light, but preserves a cozy atmosphere and causes an interesting lighting scene. The lighting in the project is done delicately so we mostly see the light from the fixtures as a glow from the objects themselves.

Presented decorative lighting also includes various installations. A great example of that is a large chandelier, consisting of several rings, being a notable feature of this space. Additionally, filament lamps are used in light installations on the stairs. Their bodies are partially open to emit light along the walls.

With this combination of architectural and decorative lighting, there is no need for decorative lights to completely illuminate functional surfaces. This provides freedom in the selection of decorative lighting and allows for a more creative approach to its use.

Sufficient illumination of the waiters’ counters has been achieved by using an LED strip hidden in a specially designed construction that forms part of the waiter’s counter. By eliminating the use of overhead lights, we have been able to create integrated soft lighting, which creates a comfortable working environment without interfering with the space of restaurant guests.

One of the key decisions was the creation of localized contrasting light areas on the tables. Using this classic lighting technique, it was crucial to carefully select the right optical elements and light distribution angles, considering the height of the ceiling. We wanted to avoid direct light falling on guests’ faces from above, creating unwanted shadows. Devices with an anti-glare grille and a 7-degree light distribution angle were used to concentrate light flux on the table and prevent it from spreading beyond its intended area.

The project also features advanced technical equipment, presented by the used lighting control system, based on the standardized protocol for interior lighting control called DALI. This technology has allowed us to create lighting scenarios for different times of day, as well as balance the brightness of multiple light sources. The overall control system includes not only architectural lighting, but also decorative light sources, such as table lamps. This is implemented using controlled sockets. Thus, the lighting in the project can be adjusted to suit restaurant needs.


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