MARQUEE

Marquee — Rooftop Restaurant Lighting Design

Subtle, glare-free, and immersive, the lighting design at Marquee transforms rooftop dining into an elevated experience beneath the night sky. Crafted through a predominantly indirect lighting strategy, the scheme establishes a warm and sophisticated ambiance while maintaining the relaxed elegance expected of a premium hospitality destination.

Natural material finishes are carefully accentuated to create visual richness and depth across the space. Concealed linear grazers animate the textured stone bar counter, producing striking contrast and tactile appeal. Integrated ceiling lighting softly washes the dining areas in layered illumination—balancing functional clarity with a dramatic evening mood.

Vertical lighting accents discreetly highlight architectural features and sculptural elements without overpowering the guest experience. By prioritizing glare-free sources and subtle transitions, the design enhances the open-air atmosphere—offering intimacy at dining tables, vibrancy around the bar, and a rhythmic glow beneath the expansive rooftop canopy.

The result is an immersive environment where light not only defines the architecture, but elevates the overall dining narrative.

Project Name: Marquee
Location: Lonavala
Interior Designer: Malik Architecture
Client: Emory Hospitality LLP
Lighting Design: Brainwave Designs
Design Team: Dimple Nagda, Anir Sarkar
Photography: Studio 30TEN