Operating for over a century on Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront, the Copacabana Palace is one of the most recognized hotels in the world. As such, changing any aspect of this storied landmark posed a challenge. However, when LD Studio was commissioned to create the façade lighting for the famed structure, it delivered a design that was faithful to the original architecture while illuminating the details of the building and allowing for color changes to align with national and international events.
The control systems enable the hotel’s façade to be illuminated in various colors and themes. All luminaires are individually addressed on a DMX system, controlled by an LPC2 from Pharos Architectural Controls and triggered by an iPad touch interface.
Historic details and architectural elements are highlighted with softness and elegance so that the building can be appreciated as much at night as it is during daylight hours.
Some areas of the building required a standard profile, while others were L-shaped. Designers called upon Tryka’s flexible linear Continuity T, which was mounted on the walls, and washes light up and down.
Photos: Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel.