The new facility's multi-purpose function areas now cover two levels, offering 2100sqm of conference facilities, and include the new Art Deco style Mayfair and Savoy Ballrooms The banqueting facility is designed to meet the highest international standards and is unparalleled anywhere else in Australia.
Lighting was integral to the whole interior design: designed by Michael Huggins the installation was completed by two companies - Premier Lighting (for the Robe elements) and Lightmoves (for the Anolis fixtures). Robe Show Lighting and Anolis brands are both distributed in Australia by ULA.
The Savoy Ballroom features over 100 Robe ColorSpot 170s which are discreetly located in the ceiling panels, positioned so they can light virtually any part of the room in a range of colours and gobos.
The Mayfair Ballroom's natural light-filled atrium features another 10 ColorSpot 170 ATs, rear projecting images onto glass panels on the floor and in the ceiling. Both ballroom foyers feature glass panels which have been backlit with 48 Anolis ArcSource6 RGB LED fixtures. These provide a myriad of intense colours, transforming the dynamics of the spaces into virtual artworks say the company.
The Anolis ArcSource 3 RGB, 6 RGB, and 7 RGBW fittings combine cutting edge Luxeon emitters and lighting technology with industry standard MR16 fittings to create top quality lighting systems. The fixtures also offer all the positive environmental benefits and cost efficiency of LEDs.
The Hyatt Melbourne unveiled the results of its six month refurbishment project with a Grand Opening Night, attended by over 1600 VIPS including Australia's top conference organizers. They received large amounts of Red Carpet treatment including a light and sound extravaganza. In addition to the installed Robe ColorSpot 170AT's, Premier Lighting boosted the illuminations for the opening event using Robe ColorSpot 1200 ATs, ColorWash 1200 ATs and ColorSpot 575 ATs, plus Robe smoke machines. The opening event rig was designed by Andy McKay.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
