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Case Study

Westin Nova Scotian

The Westin Nova Scotian, also known as the "Grand Dame", reigns supreme with VISO Lighting.

As one of the famed Canadian National Railway hotels, the Westin Nova Scotian re-opens with a custom lighting package from VISO.

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Location: Halifax, NS
Client: Moncur Design Associates Inc.
Photographer: Fill in the Photographer
Brief

The Westin Nova Scotian was built in 1930 as one of the famed Canadian National Railway hotels that stretched across Canada from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans. Since re-opening as The Westin Nova Scotian, it quickly became a destination landmark for royalty and dignitaries. Its regal connections bridged Halifax to the rest of Canada. Today, this historical property defines the landscape of the Halifax Coastline.

Client Need

This historic hotel located in Halifax underwent a renovation drawing inspiration from its surrounding areas, highlighting natural landscapes. The space incorporates biophilia designs and abstract forms. This style needed to be extended to the light fixtures within the space as well.

Solutions:

The bar lighting fixture consists of three independent fixtures, each hanging 55.5" (1,409.7mm) from the ceiling. Interconnected triangular structures, with each being 83.31 (2116mm) in length, powered by 6 x 2700k, 40W LEDs (18 in total) providing uniform lighting while being sustainable over time.

Dimensions:

Length: 83.31"/2116mm
Width: 25.75"/654mm
Height: 25.75"/654mm

Solutions:

The custom flower chandelier is delicately constructed with 60 laser-cut triangular shaped pieces in three tones (dark bronze, brushed brass, and polished nickel), assembled in a brushed brass plated structure. With a total of 5 fixtures, 4 with an overall height of 85" (2160mm) and 1 at 127" (3226mm) from the ceiling.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 62.31" / 1583mm
Height: 42" / 1066mm

Solutions:

The modern design of the space continues in the restaurant with 6 circular custom chandeliers measuring 52" in diameter. The black powder-coated rings hangs 14 cylindrical lamps. Each fixture hangs 50" from the ceiling and is powered by 14 x 6W LED lamps.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 55" / 1397mm
Height: 50" / 1270mm