Light Series 2:The Continental Resturant, Atlantic City NJ

The picture above are of The Continental , one of the many luxurious restaurants located within the Pier at Caesar's Casino; Atlantic City, New Jersey. I visited this restaurant over the summer with a couple of friends and loved the spirit that interiors presented. The restaurant serves a variety of entrees from around the world and also translated its eclectic character through the variety of interior concepts and lighting.

Luminaries included within the space included ambient lights placed behind mirror fixtures, flood lighting hidden behind top wall fixture, magenta LED lamps within the lounge area, and candlelight glows presented along tables. The majority of lights were dimmed to provide a glow instead of alerting light to make customers more relaxed and calm. Natural materials used in interior construction (stone columns, wood floors, dark granite counters) often helped to absorb light and add to the effect of providing an organic and intimate setting. The LED lamps in the lounge gave the space a eclectic club feel. The large central lamp fixture had a very dull glow allowing its white and magenta tips to service as the visual stimulator. Placed in the restrooms were dimmed clusters of bulbs fixed within the confines of mirrors and clear sink fixtures. I can say that was one of the first times I HAD to take a picture in a restroom:-)

Glare and brightness were not an issue due to the dimmed illumination and a low use of reflective materials within the space. The only improvement to suggest would be to offer a little more lighting in the stalls so that customers can feel a higher sense of sanitation from being able to adequately see the space around them. The restaurants lighting plan was designed very well and catered well to the needs and theme of the setting.