Emser Thermenhotel

In the midst of the rural surroundings of Bad Ems, the Emser Thermenhotel is located on the banks of the River Lahn. The integrated and careful lighting design effectively sets the scene for the building’s various spatial arrangements. The 84 double rooms with large glass fronts are all oriented in the direction of the river and offer closeness to nature and transparency from the inside and the outside. The lighting concept’s carefully integrated accents to create a comfortable and cozy interior atmosphere. Furthermore, the nocturnal exterior appearance of the facade, underlined by the use of linear cove lighting, offers an additional inviting gesture. Downlights complete this effect by softly brightening the circulation areas. The majority of the lighting in the hotel has been fitted with a “warm-dim” feature to create a cozy mood for the guests. The hotel rooms impress with their minimalistic, yet flexible lighting. Various lighting elements can be controlled independently and separately for individual comfort. The furniture-integrated light lines at the head of the bed create a warm indirect light and provide soft ambient lighting for the room. They are supplemented by reading lights on either side of the bed. To achieve appropriate zoning in the restaurant area, the space is illuminated with pivotable downlights from a black ceiling. The downlights are shielded by a honeycomb louver, so that they largely disappear from view. Rounded, recessed ceiling panels with surrounding cove lights are distributed above the seating groups and stand out against the dark ceiling in opulent gold. A third lighting element consists of pendant luminaires at different heights above the tables. A special feature of the hotel is the sky lounge together with its outdoor area. A combination of floor and pendant luminaires, which also pick up the “thread” design of the ceiling, blends harmoniously into the bar ambience and complements the overall concept. In addition to ambient-functional lighting for the hotel, the stairwell also benefits from a harmonious lighting design. Ceiling coves following the building’s core provide intuitive orientation in the corridor areas, furthermore supplemented by downlights to guide guests comfortably through the hotel.