The Tribeca Grand is a New York Hotel dominated by an 8-story open atrium capped with a 50″ skylight. Steel columns at the atrium’s perimeter are streaked with light by metal mesh sconces. Ceiling coffers in guest floor hallways which are visible from the atrium, are uplit in amber. Each floor’s coffers are lit with a progressively deeper color. At the top, the skylight glows with a deep blue light, creating dramatic contrast.

The entry greets patrons with a translucent water effect using custom projectors. The ceilings of the glass elevator feature inverted prisms that sparkle when lit from above. The final effect is successful: without overwhelming or dominating the architecture, the hotel’s lighting is beautiful and memorable.