Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center Dover, Delaware Brian Franco Lighting / Electrical Faculty Consultants: Dr. Mistrick and Dr. Moeck
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, 18,000ft2
performance hall, 25,000ft2 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
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 and Porte Cochere
Lighting Goals
Building Façade
Hotel Tower
• Flood light the hotel tower facade: 70W and 150W Metal Halide floods
70 W150 WTypical 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 fcvertical illuminance
• Sign: 8 – 9 fcvertical illuminance
• Gazebo: 4 – 6 fcvertical illuminanceand 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/ft2
• Canopies and Overhangs: 1.25 W/ft2
• Signage is exempt
• Dover Downs:
• Building Façade: 0.2 W/ft2 *** exactly met
• Porte Cochere: 0.61 W/ft2 *** well under
• Signage is exempt
• Controls:
• ASHRAE 90.1 requires automatic shutoff of exterior lighting
• Photocell on 2nd 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 spacesRegistration Desk
Casino Entrance
Entrance from Porte Cochere
Clerestory
DecoractiveGazebo and Columns
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
Lighting Goals
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/ft2
• Decorative lighting is exempt
• Dover Downs Lobby:
• general lighting: 0.93 W/ft2 *** 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
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
Lighting Goals
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
17.21Bar top
14.18Artwork 5
14Artwork 4
14.9Artwork 3
14.43Artwork 2
14.31Artwork 1
7.07Table tops (average)
Average Illuminance(fc)
Location
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/ft2
• Decorative lighting is exempt
• Dover Downs Bar and Lounge:
• general lighting: 1.0 W/ft2 ***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
Questions?