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Ürjo Jõks, the chief of Hektor Light recalls how everything first
began. Initially, a kinetic ceiling had been planned for the lob-
by, in which a large number of grouped together pendant light
fittings were supposed to be placed in motion with the aid of
several motors. Offers were submitted by many different man-
ufacturers and various technical solutions were thought out,
although due to safety concerns this unique ceiling was never re-
alised. It was then that Tom Dixon’s custom solution was born
– an extremely effective composition comprised of 150 mirror
ball pendants. The hotel has a large number of customised solu-
tions when it comes to lighting fittings, created especially for
this particular hotel.
Right from the start, there was a consensus among everyone
about the lighting fittings offered by DelightFULL. They were
selected for the restaurant and lobby sections of the hotel, and
they proved to be the only suitable solutions.
The hotel’s restaurant is located at a height of about 13 metres
above street level, offering a beautiful view of the park. It is here
that one can find Atomic and Charles, the magnificent retro
style lighting fittings by DelightFULL.
Without a doubt, the lobby is actually the hotel’s calling card.
The space has a unique aura, being a pleasant and favourable
place for getting together. It offers magnificence and dignity,
luxury and exclusivity, yet cosy and open.
The Ike lighting fittings by DelightFULL generate excitement,
are prominent, and at the same time also blend in well with the
interior design.
Together with design furniture, art has always played an import-
ant part in the Hilton Hotels, so nearly 460 paintings were com-
missioned for the new building. Large-format, mostly abstract
works by painters Katrin Karu ja Natalia Koreshkova are em-
bellishing the general areas, smaller canvases in the hotel rooms
are by painter Maria Simson. Some paintings depict famous
Estonians like the composer Arvo Pärt, the national poet Lydia
Koidula, or Fr. Reinhold Kreutzwald, author of the national epic
“Kalevipoeg”.
Distinctive character, extreme attention to details and construc-
tion quality, and accordance with the established high standards
of the Hilton Hotels chain are the distinguishing features of the
Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel. It’s all about the details.
Architect: Meelis Press
Main building construction contractor: AS Merko Ehitus Eesti
Designer: Allianss Arhitektid
Interior design author: dSign Vertti Kivi & Co.
Lighting fittings: Hektor Light
“Tallinn was founded in 1248 and became a major
trade hub especially between the 14th and 16th century
thanks to its location on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
Today Tallinn is known as the Silicon Valley of Europe,
being the birthplace of many international companies
including Skype. At the same time, Tallinn’s old town
is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe
with gorgeous houses and an impressive city wall. This
makes the city a great destination for a short break.”
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Gallery Park Hotel, Charles suspension lamp by Delightfull
Gallery Park Hotel, Charles suspension lamp by Delightfull
