The following is my most recent article published in the January issue of LD+A Magazine:
Perched on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, the Ice House Hotel is an adaptive reuse of 200-year-old architecture. Originally known as the “Iceland Cottage,” this historic structure has undergone a transformation from a functional ice-storage facility to a luxurious retreat. Positioned on the Moy Estuary, which became Ireland’s principal seaport in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the building once served as bedrooms. The entire hotel has been meticulously crafted to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere as part of the guest experience.
Willie Duggan, managing director at Willie Duggan Lighting, took on the task of lighting the hotel’s restaurant—highlighting unique architectural features while creating an inviting ambience. He stated, “Hidden lighting was a big part of the design approach, ensuring it was subtle, and put all the emphasis on the interior architecture. LED tape hidden at skirting level, at 2400K, was used to highlight the arched ice house element, with hidden spot lighting to the paintings behind a bespoke stainless-steel false ceiling enabling us to hide track lighting to the paintings, as well as LED uplighting to the barrel vault. The focus on concealed lighting was of key importance to ensure the textured surfaces and historic forms were the heroes of the space.”
Read the full article in LD+A here.
Image: Kelvin Gillmore
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