The Art of Design Issue 19 2016 | Page 96

96 Acoulite Creates Bespoke Lighting Design For Bussola One Of Best Loved Italian Restaurants In Dubai Acoulite, the leader in light and acoustics, Acoulite designed and manufactured projects has established them as the have created a fresh new lighting design custom external fixtures breathing premier suppliers of choice in the Gulf for Bussola the much loved Italian by new life into the restaurant and bar region. Established in Dubai in 2005, its the sea in Dubai. Bussola the longtime whilst also creating the lighting for the operations now extend to Qatar, Kuwait, ex pat favourite reopened to the public sophisticated but modern interior. Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and most in November 2015 with an elegant recently Kuala Lumpur. Working closely interior redesign coupled with a new The restaurant has a show kitchen with architects, interior designers, contemporary outdoor dining area in order to enhance the theatre and contract ors and the client, Acoulite has with spaces to relax under the fanned experience in the vibrant new space. a proven track record of delivering the canopies or to dine with friends on the Guests can enjoy an open wine display best lighting and acoustic design. communal high tables. whilst watching the chefs create delicious pasta dishes. The overall project Acoulite has a reputation for providing Bussola is part of the Westin Hotels was project managed and conducted only the ‘best in class’ to its clients from dining options and the new space has under the guidance of Design Confidence internationally acclaimed manufacturers been lovingly remodeled by the L W and was delivered on time and on budget including FLOS, FUTURE Designs, Halla, Design group. Acoulite worked alongside LAMP , Mizar, Osram, Tom Dixon, XAL them to create a fresh new look which Acoulite is a unique lighting and and Zumtobel plus some new additions was implemented by Aati contracts. acoustics solutions company, its LUMINO, 8Point3, Light Corporation, creative and professional approach to Ecosense and now MEL.