Elation combines architectural and theatrical lighting for Voltaire

In this leisure space on the Las Vegas Strip, a solution has been designed with the versatile Led moving head Elation Fuze Max Profile, which allows the transition between theatrical productions such as 'Belle de Nuit’ and concert-style performances.

Lightswitch combines decorative architectural lighting from Elation Professional with versatile theatrical equipment in a unique experience on the Las Vegas Strip.

When Sphere opened its doors last fall in the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Another entertainment venue also made its debut at the same resort, Voltaire. Presented as a new type of leisure space, features architectural and theatrical lighting by the Lightswitch design studio, who has used Elation luminaires.

“I think it's interesting to compare and contrast those two modalities., two totally different experiences and two ways of conceiving entertainment”, explica John Featherstone, director de Lightswitch, referring to Sphere and Voltaire. “Both places offer experiences taken to the extreme. One is a huge technological building that immerses you in a great experience, and the other is a beautiful small, intimate space that offers an extraordinarily personal experience”.

Lightswitch participated in the project with the help of environmental and scenic designer Derek McLane, regular collaborator of yours. He created a unique aesthetic for Voltaire, leveraging his experience in architectural lighting design, of theater systems and creation of shows. Norm Schwab, San Francisco office director, collaborated with Featherstone on this interdisciplinary project.

Attendees are immersed in an opulent art-deco-inspired environment, with plush furnishings and reflective surfaces, that create a welcoming environment. A catwalk with a satellite stage adds to the enveloping design that, according to Featherstone, consists of “be in something instead of seeing something”.

Michael Gruber, show business entrepreneur and creator of Voltaire, emphasized flexibility and variety, and conceived a venue that would accommodate various artists and performances. Conceived as an immersive environmental experience, Voltaire hosts a dynamic range of performances, offering a pre-party, another later and a show. All in the same space.

Lightswitch acted as a one-stop shop for lighting creatives, providing an architectural lighting design for the central space, as well as a theatrical one for the main acts and the Belle de Nuit show, a captivating cabaret-style dance and acrobatics show.

Lightswitch designed a device that has the versatile Elation Fuze Max Profile Led Moving Head as a key piece, that allows the transition between theatrical productions such as Belle of Night and concert-style performances.

With a full spectrum RGBMA Led engine and 21.000 power lumens, Fuze Max Profile rivals 1000W/1200W class discharge luminaires. Incorporates a motorized zoom and a complete effects package with a complete blackout framing system.

“It meets all the requirements of a luminaire that works very well with the theatrical modality and a show like Belle of Night“, afirma Featherstone, “but it also has the ability to be a working luminary for artists most interested in rock concerts.”.

Besides, lighting fixtures were embedded in the striking design for Derek McLane Elation Chorus Line, selected for their high performance and automated capabilities. 4Wall acted as lighting supplier and integrator on the project.