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March 2019 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \ 37 is selecting the correct fixture for each application. LEDs offer many different types of tape extrusions and myriad combi- nations of optics with the smallest of apertures, but selecting which product is right for the application is key. l Linear lighting. Concealed linear lighting is also trending with amultitude of product options hitting themarket with increas- ing refinement every year. Fully integrated back-bar illumina- tion can enhance bottles and glassware on display appearing as if magically illuminated. A fixture tucked under a stair tread can be both functional and beautiful. Grazing (placing a light source almost flushwith awall to cast light up or down, empha- sizing thewall’s texture) will create contrast and interest, while a linear up-light on the backside of a booth or banquette will cre- ate dimensionality in a space. All of these solutions will lead the eye around a space, creating the comfortable, warm, welcoming feeling we all seek out and desire. l Polished,vintagelooks. The rustic, industrial style of Edison-style filament lamps (bulbs) and festoon string lights used in hospi- tality projects in recent years are still popular, but may be begin- ning to wane. Rather than a raw, exposed look, many projects are beginning to lean toward more polished and vintage looks. Brassy finishes and glass shades with a slightly modern twist are now being featured in spaces with retro themes that speak to eras past. l Integral LED lighting modules. With continued rapid advances in LED technology, numerous fixture options are now being of- feredwith integral LED lightingmodules in place of traditional screw-in sockets. This means we have more choices than ever when it comes to the shape and style of a fixture, allowing for more creative designs. There are a few caveats, though. With so many new offerings, it is important for designers to dou- ble check the light output and dimming compatibility of these fixtures. Fixtures with integrated LED modules can sometime provide more light than is desired on hospitality projects, so dimmingmay be necessary to fine-tune light levels. To dimfix- tures appropriately, it is also important to verify the dimming compatibility and minimum dimming thresholds of specified fixture-dimmer combinations as not all LED fixtures speak the same dimming language, or dim equally among all dimmers. \\ skaltz@aedesign-inc.com mstanley@aedsign-inc.com ELEMENTS Hospitality Lighting Visual Interest RiNo’s new Uchi Sushi restaurant uses a concealed fixture to provide interest and glow without the harsh glare of exposed lighting. Rachel Shoots Food Concealed fixtures at Uchi Sushi’s back bar highlight multicolored sake bottles, transforming them into light fixtures and diffusers, while introducing a soft attention-getting glow.