Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center Dover, Delaware Brian Franco Lighting / Electrical Faculty Consultants: Dr. Mistrick and Dr. Moeck
Location Dover, Delaware hotel and conference center off of route one on highway thirteen
Background Information 1966-1995: Horse Racing and NASCAR track 1995-2001: $70,000,000 addition of casino, performance hall, hotel and several offices and meeting spaces Currently: 2,500 slot machines, 234 hotel rooms, 18,000ft 2 performance hall, 25,000ft 2 of meeting space, 140,000 capacity grandstands
Topics NOT Covered Electrical Depth hotel tower power system analysis buffet kitchen power system redesign Acoustic Breadth acoustical analysis of the performance hall LEED Rating Analysis Breadth rating of existing building and redesign to earn more points
Presentation Outline Lighting Redesign Building Façade and Porte Cochere Main Lobby Lobby Bar and Lounge Rollins Center Performance Hall
Concept Primary Functions: Entertainment for the wealthy Host business events Atmosphere: Inviting Comfortable Opulent Elegant
Presentation Outline Lighting Redesign Building Façade and Porte Cochere Main Lobby Lobby Bar and Lounge Rollins Center Performance Hall
Building Façade and Porte Cochere Main entrance to casino, main lobby, and performance hall Beacon to the surrounding area Makes first impression on guests
Building Façade and Porte Cochere Lighting Goals 1. Reinforce Dover Downs as a beacon to the surrounding area 2. Attract attention and make an excellent first impression 3. Guide visitors from the parking lot to the porte cochere 4. Highlight the main entry and other entries
Building Façade Hotel Tower Flood light the hotel tower facade: 70W and 150W Metal Halide floods 150 W 70 W Typical Arrangement
Building Façade Dover Downs Sign and Roof Gazebo LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lamps in sign (6 W each) Recessed 39W T4 Metal Halide up-lighting around roof gazebo
Building Façade Façade: 4 5 fc vertical illuminance Sign: 8 9 fc vertical illuminance Gazebo: 4 6 fc vertical illuminance and 13 15 fc on upper ring
Building Façade
Porte Cochere Trees, Fountain, and Balustrade 39W T4 Metal Halide Uplights on trees for dramatic appearance Recessed fountain lighting to cast shimmering light on arches Uplighting on roof to highlight the balustrade
Porte Cochere Underneath the Porte Cochere Highlight columns with T6 70W Metal Halide directional downlights General lighting with 70W T6 Ceramic Metal Halide downlights
Porte Cochere Underneath the Porte Cochere LED system in ceiling cove 39W T6 Ceramic Metal Halide wall mounted fixtures in skylights
Porte Cochere Main Entrance: 16 20 fc vertical illuminance Other Entrances: 13 16 fc vertical illumiance Walls: 8 10 fc vertical illumiance
Porte Cochere
Building Façade and Porte Cochere Controls and Power Density ASHRAE 90.1 Standards: Building Facades: 0.2 W/ft 2 Canopies and Overhangs: 1.25 W/ft 2 Signage is exempt Dover Downs: Building Façade: 0.2 W/ft 2 Porte Cochere: 0.61 W/ft 2 Signage is exempt *** exactly met *** well under Controls: ASHRAE 90.1 requires automatic shutoff of exterior lighting Photocell on 2 nd story roof
Presentation Outline Lighting Redesign Building Façade and Porte Cochere Main Lobby Lobby Bar and Lounge Rollins Center Performance Hall
Main Lobby Hotel registration and major circulation space Welcoming point for guests of Dover Downs Meeting spot for guests Junction point for several adjacent spaces Casino Entrance Registration Desk Decoractive Gazebo and Columns Entrance from Porte Cochere Clerestory
Main Lobby Lighting Goals 1. Provide rich, warm atmosphere full of sparkle 2. Create an excellent first impression 3. Avoid glaring reflections and direct glare from clerestory windows 4. Keep energy use low
Main Lobby General lighting with 39W T6 Ceramic Metal Halide flood and spot beam downlights Highlight columns with 39W T4 Ceramic Metal Halide directional downlights
Main Lobby
Main Lobby Highlight decorative gazebo with 75W PAR30 Halogen uplights
Main Lobby Direct Glare from Clerestory Windows Using this glazing the visible sunlight will be reduced by approximately 40%.
Main Lobby Not shown: wall sconces and chandelier (provided by owner) Sconce Chandelier
Main Lobby Power Density ASHRAE 90.1 Standards: Space by Space Method: Hotel Lobby: 1.3 W/ft 2 Decorative lighting is exempt Dover Downs Lobby: general lighting: 0.93 W/ft 2 *** well under sconces, chandelier, and table lamps are exempt
Presentation Outline Lighting Redesign Building Façade and Porte Cochere Main Lobby Lobby Bar and Lounge Rollins Center Performance Hall
Lobby Bar and Lounge Directly connected to the main lobby A place for guests to come and relax with friends and/or business associates A warm and inviting space
Bar and Lounge Lighting Goals 1. Make the bar a focal point of the space 2. Attract attention with creative design 3. Showcase art work 4. Provide flexibility with control of lighting
Bar and Lounge 50W T4 Low Voltage Halogen for general lighting 75W T4 Low Voltage Halogen to highlight artwork, wood burning stove, and to provide higher light levels behind bar
Bar and Lounge
Bar and Lounge Artwork 1 Artwork 2 Artwork 3 Artwork 4 Artwork 5 Bar top Location Table tops (average) Average Illuminance (fc) 7.07 14.31 14.43 14.9 14 14.18 17.21
Bar and Lounge LED lamps in custom tables (6 W each); spaced for even illumination Color changing custom table
Bar and Lounge
Bar and Lounge LED lamps to wash acrylic wall behind bar (25 W) Color changing bar background
Bar and Lounge
Bar and Lounge Power Density ASHRAE 90.1 Standards: Space by Space Method: Bar/Lounge: 1.4 W/ft 2 Decorative lighting is exempt Dover Downs Bar and Lounge: general lighting: 1.0 W/ft 2 ***well under custom tables are exempt
Performance Hall
Summary Exterior Beacon to the surrounding area, guiding visitors to the main entry Main Lobby Creates an excellent first impression on all guests of Dover Downs Bar and Lounge Provides a warm, inviting atmosphere with a unique design
Acknowledgements Professionals Rich Wurtz from Dover Downs The Lighting Practice Faculty Dr. Mistrick Dr. Moeck Professor Parfitt Jonathan Dougherty Friends and Family
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