How a Lisbon Boutique Hotel Unified Its Entire Guest Experience with One Magnetic Track System
3 colour temps
4 control systems
platform, all spaces
Energy −34%
Zero maint. Q1
Patchwork Lighting, Fragmented Experience
Casa do Largo is a renovated 19th-century townhouse. Over three renovation phases, it accumulated a mix of recessed downlights, surface spots, pendants, and halogen fixtures — each with different colour temps, beam angles, and controls. The warm 2700K restaurant clashed with the cool 4000K corridor. Artwork in the lobby was lost in uneven light. Maintenance carried five lamp types.
The owner needed: visual consistency, flexibility to reconfigure without ceiling work, and a system that wouldn't need another full renovation in 5 years.
One 48V Platform, Five Spaces, Unlimited Configurations
MAGNETRACK system diagram — spotlight, grille, and linear flood modules on 48V track
We installed a single 48V magnetic track platform throughout the property — trimless recessed track in public areas, surface-mounted in service zones and the rooftop bar.
Specification highlights:
| Parameter | Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Temperature | 2700K guest areas / 3000K BOH | Consistent warm atmosphere throughout |
| Module Types | Spot, Linear Flood, Grille, Pendant | 4 light effects on one track system |
| Control System | DALI with 4 preset scenes | Staff switches ambiance at one touch |
| Mounting | Trimless recessed + Surface | Preserves heritage plasterwork |
| Colour Rendering | CRI 95+ for restaurant spots | Azulejo tiles look vibrant, not grey |
| Energy Management | Motion sensors, 20% night output | 34% energy reduction vs. old system |
Space-by-Space Configuration
| Space | Track | Modules | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby | Trimless Recessed | 24° Spot + Linear Flood | DALI Presets |
| Restaurant | Trimless Recessed | 15° Spot CRI95+ + Pendant | DALI Dimming |
| Corridors | Surface 48V | Anti-Glare Grille (UGR<19) | DALI + Motion |
| Guest Rooms | Trimless Recessed | Spot / Flood / Pendant | Local + Central DALI |
| Rooftop Bar | Surface 48V | Pendant + Flood | DALI Presets |
Measurable Improvement Across Every KPI
Three months post-installation:
- Guest ambiance scores rose from 3.8 → 4.7 / 5.0
- Energy consumption down 34% vs. previous halogen/fluorescent mix
- Zero maintenance calls for lighting in the first quarter
- Room conversion (4 standard rooms → junior suite) required no new wiring — just a longer track section and 2 extra modules
"The best compliment we get now is when guests don't mention the lighting at all. They just say the hotel feels calm and considered." — Marco Silva, Owner, Casa do Largo
What This Means for Your Next Hospitality Project
- One system reduces long-term risk. Training, spare parts, future renovations — all simpler with a unified platform.
- Modularity pays off during changes. Hotels evolve. Rooms become suites. Restaurants get re-themed. Magnetic track makes those transitions affordable — no rewiring, no ceiling work.
- Control protects design intent. Scene presets aren't a luxury — they're how you ensure the lighting designer's work survives the night shift.
Have a Hospitality Project?
We provide complimentary lighting layout proposals for hotel, restaurant, and retail projects. Send us your floor plans and design brief — we'll recommend track configuration, module selection, and driver sizing tailored to your space.
Contact MAGNETRACK for a project-specific specification package.