Project
Padma Hotel Semarang
Site
Padma Hotel Semarang
Location
Semarang, Indonesia
Architect
DP Architect & Linea Marca
Interior Design
ARA
Lighting Design
Lumina Group
Lighting Solution
Triglode Lite Indonesia
Casambi Commission Partner
Glow Control
Number of Nodes
900+
Photography
Tajuluddin
From the first arrivals in the lobby to breakfast, workouts, family time, and evenings in the lounge, Padma Hotel Semarang moves through many different moments each day. Casambi wireless lighting control uses tunable white lighting and timed scenes to let the atmosphere change naturally across the hotel, while a lighting dashboard gives the engineering team an easy way to monitor the system behind the scenes.
Set in the highlands of Semarang, Padma Hotel Semarang combines the ease of a resort with the energy of the city. From the lobby and all-day dining restaurant to the gym, Kids Club, lounge, and Presidential Suite, each part of the hotel has its own rhythm and way of being used throughout the day.
The lighting was designed with those changing moments in mind. Tunable white lighting allows the colour temperature to shift gradually, creating a brighter, fresher feel during the day before moving into warmer tones towards the evening. Rather than relying on staff to make these adjustments manually, timers help the lighting follow a consistent daily schedule.
Guests experience these changes differently depending on where they are. The lobby and lift lobbies provide a welcoming transition as people move through the hotel, while the all-day dining space can shift naturally from breakfast through lunch and into dinner. The Kids Club and gym have their own lighting needs, and the lounge can take on a softer atmosphere later in the day. In the Presidential Suite, adjustable lighting gives the space the flexibility to feel bright and comfortable during the day and more relaxed at night.
Casambi wireless lighting control brings these different areas and schedules together. Tunable white scenes and timers can be programmed around the hotel’s daily routine, allowing lighting changes to happen automatically in the background while still giving the team the flexibility to make adjustments when needed.
Behind the scenes, a lighting dashboard gives the engineering team visibility over the system. They can monitor the lighting across the property from one place, making it easier to understand what is happening and manage day-to-day operation without having to check every area individually.
For guests, most of this happens without them having to think about it. Breakfast feels like breakfast, the lobby changes as evening arrives, and the lounge settles into a warmer mood later in the day. The technology stays behind the scenes while the lighting follows the natural pace of the hotel.
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