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Architectural Crown Lighting

Area 7

Zone A

The Architectural Crown adds a warm-white halo to the main house, illuminating the parapet, chimneys and upper stonework with ultra-narrow uplighters to create Easthampstead Park’s signature evening identity. The effect is subtle, revealing heritage form, supporting wedding photography, and visually tying Areas 1–6 back to the house. Cabling is hidden along the parapet with colour-matched brackets. A dedicated Spearhead control group offers scenes from Night Identity to Grand Arrival and seasonal modes, defining the estate after dark.

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Description of Project 

The main house is the architectural heart of Easthampstead Park, and Area 7 introduces a sophisticated lighting composition designed to honour and reveal its classical proportions. Ultra-narrow warm-white architectural uplighters are placed discreetly along the parapet line, behind balustrades, and beside chimney bases. These fittings graze the stonework gently, producing a warm halo visible from the driveway, terrace, Pond Garden, Lower Park and event spaces.

Every bracket is colour-matched to maintain the heritage appearance in daylight. Cabling is concealed within parapet voids and architectural lines, ensuring the installation remains visually unobtrusive. The crown lighting provides a controlled vertical lift that unifies the whole estate — all paths, terraces, gardens, trees and façades read naturally back to this calm architectural glow.

A dedicated Spearhead grouping delivers independent circuits for the chimneys, gables, parapet segments and architectural features. This enables bespoke programming for weddings, photography, corporate arrivals, evening hospitality and subtle late-night ambience. Area 7 completes the estate masterplan, providing the hotel with a premium and memorable night-time presence.

FIVE STAR FITTINGS LIST

Our highest-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings 

    Our highest-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings
    • Ultra-Narrow Warm-White Architectural Uplighters (8–12W)
    • High-CRI LED engines for natural stone rendering
    • Concealed, colour-matched parapet mounting brackets
    • Micro IP67 waterproof junction housings
    • Discreet parapet cable routing using SWA feed
    • 5 × Independent Crown Circuits (front, chimneys, gables, east, west)
    • Dedicated Spearhead Crown Group
    • Full night-time test, balance and scene commissioning
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DEFINED 8/12 FITTINGS LIST

Our cost efficient-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings 

    Our highest-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings
    • Ultra-Narrow Warm-White Architectural Uplighters (8–12W)
    • High-CRI LED engines for natural stone rendering
    • Concealed, colour-matched parapet mounting brackets
    • Micro IP67 waterproof junction housings
    • Discreet parapet cable routing using SWA feed
    • 5 × Independent Crown Circuits (front, chimneys, gables, east, west)
    • Dedicated Spearhead Crown Group
    • Full night-time test, balance and scene commissioning
Premium 5 Star Vanguard traditionally styled heritage bollard
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FIVE STAR PROPOSAL

Our highest-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings 

The Five-Star Crown scheme is the most complete architectural lighting treatment available for the main house. Ultra-narrow warm-white uplighters graze the full parapet, chimneys and upper stone details, creating a soft halo that highlights Easthampstead Park’s classical form without glare.

Hardware is almost invisible by day thanks to colour-matched brackets and concealed cabling, preserving the building’s heritage integrity. Multi-circuit control enables fine-tuned scenes for weddings, grand arrivals, golden-hour photography and late-night ambience. Full night-time commissioning ensures every beam is balanced with Areas 1–6, forming a unified and elegant night identity across the estate.

NOTES

Noted differences in costs for this quotation between 5 Star Proposal & 8-12-25 Meeting

Both schemes illuminate the parapet and establish the architectural crown, but the Five-Star version provides deeper refinement, full parapet concealment, higher-grade optics and multi-circuit control. It unlocks bespoke night scenes and advanced architectural balancing.

The Four-Star scheme provides an elegant, cost-efficient uplift using simplified optics, visible bracketry and a single shared circuit. It enhances the façade effectively while keeping capital cost lower. Both integrate with the estate-wide Spearhead system.

DEFINED INSTALL

Our cost efficient-specification scheme using premium architectural fittings 

The Defined Star Crown Lighting scheme provides a simplified yet elegant upgrade to the main house façade. Warm-white architectural uplighters are installed along the key front parapet sections to create a soft evening glow, enhancing the building’s presence without the full multi-circuit control or premium concealment of the Five Star option. Brackets and housings remain discreet but may be partially visible from close range.

Cabling follows a straightforward parapet route, feeding the uplighters through a shared Spearhead control circuit. This gives the hotel a unified warm-white façade illumination that aligns with the estate’s overall palette but without the advanced control or individual chimney/gable circuits included in the premium option.

The Four Star specification includes full night-time commissioning and scene balancing to ensure the light level feels gentle, elegant and coherent with Areas 1–6. This scheme represents a strong, cost-aligned enhancement to the building’s evening identity, delivering architectural uplift while maintaining budget flexibility.

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FIVE STAR COSTINGS

Original 5 Star specification scheme using premium architectural fittings 

The Five Star Crown scheme reflects premium uplighters, full parapet concealment, multi-circuit control and advanced scene programming. Labour includes parapet installation, wiring concealment, chimney access and night-time balancing. Plant covers tower use where needed. Sundries complete the architectural detailing. This delivers the hotel’s signature night identity.

£3,923.04

£3,360.00

£180.00

£364.15

£7,827.19

COSTING NOTES

Noted differences in costs for this quotation between 5 Star Proposal & 8-12-25 Meeting

Materials

Labour

Plant / Access

Sundries

Total Net + VAT

DEFINED COSTINGS

Refined after 9.12.25 discussion: cost-effective, high-quality architectural fittings.

The Four Star Crown scheme offers elegant façade uplift using warm-white uplighters on a shared circuit. Labour includes accessible parapet installation and commissioning. Plant requirements are limited. Sundries cover fixings and cable dressing. This option delivers architectural enhancement at a reduced cost.

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INSTALLATION & POWER NOTES

Cabling is routed discreetly along the parapet walkway using colour-matched brackets and concealed channels. Ultra-narrow architectural uplighters are installed behind fall-lines, balustrades and stone trims to avoid visible hardware. IP67 junction points are spaced every 4–6 metres, ensuring serviceability without visual impact. A single SWA feed is taken from the nearest attic distribution point, linked to a dedicated Spearhead controller group for independent scene control. Night-time tuning ensures balanced beam spread and zero glare for photography

SEASONAL & EVENTS OPTION - FUTURE PROOF 

Cabling is routed discreetly along the parapet walkway using colour-matched brackets and concealed channels. Ultra-narrow architectural uplighters are installed behind fall-lines, balustrades and stone trims to avoid visible hardware. IP67 junction points are spaced every 4–6 metres, ensuring serviceability without visual impact. A single SWA feed is taken from the nearest attic distribution point, linked to a dedicated Spearhead controller group for independent scene control. Night-time tuning ensures balanced beam spread and zero glare for photography

Zone A

Area 7

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