Project Overview

The Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York City is renowned for its refined design, luxurious interiors, and signature crystal-inspired detailing. To complement the opulent finishes and high-end architecture, Belfer Lighting collaborated with the design team to deliver custom LED cove lighting solutions for the hallways and pool room. These tailored fixtures create a warm, elegant glow that highlights architectural lines, reflective surfaces, and textures, contributing to the hotel’s sophisticated ambiance.

Lighting Solution

Belfer’s custom LED cove lighting was chosen for its precise engineering, seamless integration, and high-quality illumination. The cove lighting enhances both spaces by providing indirect, evenly distributed light that elevates the aesthetic while maintaining visual comfort.

Key Specifications:

• Type: Custom LED cove lighting systems

• Light Source: Linear LED

• Control: 0-10V dimming for adjustable light levels

• Mounting: Concealed within architectural coves

• Application: Decorative and functional ambient lighting

Design Intent

The design objective for the Baccarat Hotel & Residences hallways and pool room was to create a timeless, luxurious atmosphere that reflects the brand’s association with fine crystal and elegant craftsmanship. The cove lighting was carefully integrated to emphasize ceiling heights, accentuate architectural planes, and deliver soft indirect light.

Installation Highlights

• Custom-fabricated LED cove fixtures to meet unique ceiling profiles

• Even light distribution to avoid visible hot spots or shadows

• Seamless integration with existing architectural details for a clean finish

• Energy-efficient LED technology with long life and minimal maintenance

• Controlled lighting scenes to adapt ambiance for day and evening use

Results

Belfer’s custom LED cove lighting adds an understated glow of elegance to both the hallways and pool areas. The fixtures provide depth, warmth, and architectural emphasis—supporting the luxurious hospitality experience that Baccarat Hotel & Residences is known for.

Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and Woods Bagot
Lighting Design: Isometric Studio and Wald Studio
Photos: Albert Vecerka/ESTO