Lighting

Lighting design is a critical element of the spa controlling the atmosphere and defining the guest experience. The lighting design should be energy efficient, functional, flattering to guests, and compliment the design concept of the project. The lighting design is typically divided into two categories: in-service and maintenance lighting.

In-Service: When a treatment room is in service, provide lighting from an indirect, non-fluorescent, dimmable source. Ceiling lighting positioned over the treatment tables should not shine in the guest’s eyes.

Maintenance Lighting: When rooms or other dimly lit spaces are receiving maintenance or cleaning services, the space requires ample lighting using either in-service lights turned to their highest level or alternative lighting on separate switches.

Space

Recommendation

General Facility

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Include a programmable lighting systems with pre-set zones and dimming to suit different functions during the day and night.

Place all incandescent lighting on dimmer controls to control mood and atmosphere.

When possible group all lighting controls in a central location such as the administrative areas.

Determine if the outdoor lighting should be placed on timers.

Group the water feature motor controls with the lighting controls.

Provide a labeled diagram adjacent the lighting controls illustrating the zone that each control operates.

Submit all emergency lighting fixtures to the designer for approval.

Submit the exit light fixture to the designer for approval.

Coordinate all light fixture switching and other electrical device locations with the designer to avoid conflicts with furniture and art.

Integrate energy efficient lighting when possible.

Minimize the number of unique lamps (light bulbs) to ease maintenance of the fixtures.

In some regions, specialty lamp types are difficult to source locally and must be special ordered. If these lamps are specified ensure that an adequate stock is kept on hand for ease of maintenance.

Avoiding specifying unusually expensive lamps as replacement costs can be significant to the spa operator.

Space	Recommendation
General Facility	• Include a programmable lighting systems with pre-set zones and dimming to suit different functions during the day and night. • Place all incandescent lighting on dimmer controls to control mood and atmosphere. • When possible group all lighting controls in a central location such as the administrative areas. • Determine if the outdoor lighting should be placed on timers. • Group the water feature motor controls with the lighting controls. • Provide a labeled diagram adjacent the lighting controls illustrating the zone that each control operates. • Submit all emergency lighting fixtures to the designer for approval. • Submit the exit light fixture to the designer for approval. • Coordinate all light fixture switching and other electrical device locations with the designer to avoid conflicts with furniture and art. • Integrate energy efficient lighting when possible. • Minimize the number of unique lamps (light bulbs) to ease maintenance of the fixtures. • In some regions, specialty lamp types are difficult to source locally and must be special ordered. If these lamps are specified ensure that an adequate stock is kept on hand for ease of maintenance. • Avoiding specifying unusually expensive lamps as replacement costs can be significant to the spa operator.
Entrance	• Prominently light signage and iconography day and night.
Arrival	• Provide lighting consistent with the design theme. • Prominently light signage and iconography day and night. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork. • Maximize daylight whenever possible.
Retail Areas	• Specify lamps that provide good color rendition on merchandise. • Provide sufficient perimeter wall lighting to evenly light the face of the products. • Consider shelf lighting to evenly light the face of the merchandise. • Avoid shadows on the face of the products. • Supply adequate and flexible lighting to accentuate merchandise tables. • Include task lighting at the check-out desk (if applicable).
Nail and Salons	• Provide accent lighting to feature retail products, artwork, and specialty features. • Natural light is recommended for make-up, nail and styling stations. • Ensure three light sources are installed at make-up and styling stations to prevent harsh shadows on guest faces. • Provide indirect lighting above the shampoo areas to avoid glare in the guest’s eyes. • Include task lighting for the Chi Chair technicians. This task lighting may take the form of lamps. • Incorporate lighting for reading at the Chi Chairs and drying/processing stations. • Include task lighting at the dispensary.
Administration	• Fluorescent lighting is acceptable. • Provide a sufficient amount of light for office work. • Consider task lighting in the form of desk lamps or under cabinet lighting.
Guest Hallways	• Provide lighting consistent with the design theme. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Service Hallways	• Fluorescent lighting is acceptable.
Issue Storage	• Fluorescent lighting is acceptable.
Locker Area	• Include a lighting solution that flatters and enhances the skin tones. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Sinks and Grooming Area	• Integrate a multiple light source solution using warm light to minimize shadows on the face. • Minimize glare by avoiding fixtures with exposed bulbs. • Include a lighting solution that flatters and enhances the facial features. • Consider lighted make-up mirrors.
Toilet Compartments	• Indirect sources are preferred. • If ceiling fixtures are the only choice, direct the light on the walls rather than the occupant.
Shower	• Provide wet area rated lighting. • Indirect sources are preferred. • If ceiling fixtures are the only choice, direct the light on the walls rather than the occupant.
Relaxation Lounges	• Indirect light sources are preferred. • Table lamps provide a warm, residential and relaxing atmosphere and are acceptable as long as cords are concealed. • Incorporate lighting for reading at each seat. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Wet Amenity Areas	• Provide wet area rated lighting as required. • Create interesting and dramatic lighting effects. • Indirect sources are preferred. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Steam Room, Snow Cabin, Aromatherapy, Hammam, Rhassoul	• Provide wet area rated and heat resistant lighting (as applicable) at low light levels. • Indirect sources are preferred. • Consider chromatherapy lighting. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Sauna	• Provide heat resistant lighting at low light levels. • Indirect sources are preferred. • Consider chromatherapy lighting. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork.
Plunge Pools	• Provide wet area rated lighting at low light levels. • Indirect sources are preferred. • Create decorative ceiling elements above the pool. • Consider chromatherapy lighting. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork. • Supply underwater lighting.
Treatment Rooms	• Avoid ceiling mounted and recessed light fixtures with exposed lamps. Ensure light source is not directed into guest’s eyes when lying face-up on the treatment table. • Consider wall-mounted decorative sconces on dimmers. • Provide chromatherapy lighting. • Include task lighting at waxing rooms. • Incorporate task lighting at the workspace for the therapist. Ensure the lighting does not produce excessive heat at cabinets storing perishable treatment products. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork. • Provide accent lighting on decorative retail displays.
Vichy Room, Scrub Room, Hydrotherapy Room	• Provide wet area rated lighting. • Avoid ceiling mounted and recessed light fixtures with exposed lamps. Ensure light source is not directed into guest’s eyes when lying face-up on the treatment table. • Incorporate task lighting at the workspace for the therapist. Ensure the lighting does not produce excessive heat at cabinets storing perishable treatment products. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork. • Provide accent lighting on decorative retail displays.
Linen Cart Staging, Linen Storage, Laundry Folding, Staff Locker room, and Janitor and Housekeeping Closets	• Provide fluorescent fixtures.
Dispensary, Staff Lounge, and Back of House prep	• Maximize daylight whenever possible at staff lounges. • Provide fluorescent fixtures. • Provide adequate task lighting.
Fitness Rooms	• Maximize daylight whenever possible. • Provide decorative fluorescent fixtures. • Include separate switching for studio areas. • Include accent lighting on focal areas and artwork. • Coordinate the ventilation for this space with the mechanical engineer.
Studios	• Maximize daylight whenever possible. • Include dimmable lighting. • Incorporate indirect lighting or ensure that lighting does not produce hot spots or glare that is distracting and unpleasant.

Exterior Lighting Considerations

Objective

Coordinate the applicable lighting design with the property lighting concept and control system.

Space	Recommendation
Lighting Considerations	• Provide adequate lighting at the entry signage for both day and night. • External lighting will be provided for all pedestrian and vehicular access routes to the Discovery Well Being building, service and car parking areas. Road lighting should be in accordance with local codes of practice. • Consider decorative lighting and/or flood lighting at the major elevations of the building and to landscaped areas. • Consider connecting all external lighting to a photo-cell or timer controlled system, with a manual emergency override switch.
Zones	• Provide separate controls for the following: ◦ Road, car parking and delivery area lighting ◦ Pedestrian area lighting and building entrances ◦ Decorative and flood lighting ◦ Illuminated signs and displays ◦ Water features/artwork/sculpture

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Space

Recommendation

Lighting Considerations

Provide adequate lighting at the entry signage for both day and night.

External lighting will be provided for all pedestrian and vehicular access routes to the Discovery Well Being building, service and car parking areas.

Road lighting should be in accordance with local codes of practice.

Consider decorative lighting and/or flood lighting at the major elevations of the building and to landscaped areas.

Consider connecting all external lighting to a photo-cell or timer controlled system, with a manual emergency override switch.

Zones

Provide separate controls for the following:

Road, car parking and delivery area lighting

Pedestrian area lighting and building entrances

Decorative and flood lighting

Illuminated signs and displays

Water features/artwork/sculpture

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