Cicci Food & Wine | Hospitality Lighting Design

Project Overview

A layered lighting scheme for an intimate neighbourhood wine bar, balancing a warm guest experience with the task lighting needed for service.

Year: 2025
Role: Lighting Designer, Beacon Design Studio
Status: Finalised
Tools: Beacon Design Studio software and Adobe presentation tools

My contribution

Developed the lighting layout, reflected ceiling plan, fixture legend, specification schedules and scene-based controls.

Design approach

Mixed-shade pendants establish a focal point over the bar.
Small-aperture downlights provide ambient fill with attention to glare.
Under-shelf LEDs illuminate bottles and glassware, while toe-kick lighting accents the bar front.
Compact spotlights support the kitchen pass and plating area.
Pre-service, service and late-night scenes balance atmosphere and task needs, with a warm 2700–3000K palette and high colour rendering.

Lighting Design

Pendant lighting above the bar counter at Cicci Food & Wine, with illuminated bottle shelves and bar seating.

Legend & Key Elements

This project incorporates a layered set of hospitality fixtures to create a warm, intimate wine-bar atmosphere:

Mixed-Shade Pendant Rail – Statement feature over the bar providing sparkle, visual rhythm and wayfinding; fully dimmable.
Small-Aperture Adjustable Downlights – Energy-efficient ambient fill (high CRI) aimed to reduce glare on seated guests and glassware.
Under-Shelf LED Strip Lighting – Task illumination for the back-bar, improving bottle/glass legibility without hotspots.
Toe-Kick LED Strip – Continuous wash to the fluted bar front for subtle ambience and night-mode wayfinding.
Compact Track Spotlights – Targeted brightness to the kitchen pass/plating zone for service efficiency.
Lighting Controls & Scenes – Simple presets (pre-service / service / late night) for smooth dimming and a consistent warm palette.