Conrad Orlando

The hotel, perched on a 12 acre lagoon, has water as its central theme. The undulating multilevel ceilings, wood features and blue accents throughout imagine the organic nature of water and maritime craft. The lagoon’s curves, visible out of almost every public window, are translated in ceilings, balustrades, stairs, bars, atriums, furniture, artwork and finish patterns. The architectural lighting that follows and celebrates these elements highlights the flowing softness of the interiors. As night falls, the evening mood begins dimming and warming to a soft, golden incandescent ambience that transforms the spaces into luxurious, comfortable and romantic venues and circulation. Architectural uplighting and indirect sources are concealed in coves, columns, walls, mullions and wainscot in a creative and subtle approach to avoid downlighting and create a unique experience for the guest immersed in voluminous, organic spaces that inspire awe. The ability to have cleaner ceilings and the challenge of lighting with minimal downward sources still allowed us to meet wattage allowances, even using all warm-dimming sources for an unparalleled hospitality experience.