The NoMad London Hotel is situated in the heart of Covent Garden opposite the Royal Opera House. The Grade II listed building which was formally the Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police station, home to the Bow Street Runners, has been developed into a luxury hotel. This stunning building is the first endeavour for the luxury lifestyle hotel brand NoMad into Europe and the UK.
Lighting Designers at Hoare Lea worked closely with EPR architects and Roman and Williams interior designers to create a lighting scheme that discretely accentuated the beautiful architecture of this heritage building while creating an atmosphere and elegance that the NoMad brand if famous for.
Carefully considered architectural lighting combined with decorative focus pieces delivered an interior that allows guests to escape the hustle and bustle of central London and relax and unwind in luxury. The lighting is a perfect balance between the celebration of the grand Victorian architecture with its generous ceiling heights while creating an intimacy and warmth for the guests to experience.
The architectural lighting throughout the front of house spaces including the Reception, Atrium, Magistrate’s Ballroom, and 3 Bars were delivered by a combination of downlights and spotlight from Precision Lighting. Chosen for their discrete design, custom finishes and excellent optical performance. These elements draw out the rich colour and texture of the interiors while minimising their impact on the space.
The decorative lighting comprises of a mixture of original heritage pieces and bespoke purposed made luminaires. These compliment the scale of the spaces while adding sparkle and magical visual interest.
The NoMad brand is all about transporting its guests away from the world outside by creating a haven to retreat to. We wanted to use the lighting to bring out the richly layered interiors to create the drama and comfort the hotel deserves.
