Overview
The lighting concept for the City Club was driven by a desire to make the spaces more intimate and engaging. Due to the nature of the extremely high ground floor void, it was felt that the environment could feel impersonal and alienating. Opportunities were sought throughout to improve the visual hierarchy of the spaces and introduce lighting elements at a lower and more human scale while still celebrating the size of the environments.
Entry
The Entry needed to celebrate what the club was all about, its automotive history and its care for its members. It needed to be both welcoming and inviting while also providing a sense of exclusivity. Particular focus was placed on the feature car on display, as well as the concierge desk as a point of reference. It is also in this space that a number of new low-level elements such as under bench seats, planter lights and wall lights are introduced that help establish the new aesthetic of the Club.
Bistro
The new interior design for the bistro included extensive new plantings that made the already highly daylit space feel even more like an exterior environment. Even though overhead lighting was still required to allow for good visibility to account for member accessibility considerations, low-level lighting more commonly found in exterior environments was used in a warmer colour temperature to recreate the pockets of space one would find in landscapes.
A large-scale custom feature light was designed specifically for the space to replace the ageing existing features. Electrolight worked closely with Volker Haug Studio who transformed the concept proposal into a reality working under an extremely tight timeframe. The intent of the feature light was to activate the large void while conveying a sense of lightness and movement.
Coffee Lounge
A more intimate causal space for guests to relax and have a drink. The coffee lounge has comfortable booth seating, greenery and a dedicated war medal display that has been illuminated using gallery techniques.
Interior Design: Techne
Client: RACV
Photos: Tom Blachford
