Fairmont Hotel, Chicago

The Rockwell Group redesigned Chicago's Fairmont Hotel, whose main reception area features a waterless water feature.

A custom pattern of light points was digitally translated into illuminated light points within the floor and wall tiles.

Fiber optic cables carry light from remotely-located illuminators that power the feature and are concealed behind the wall. The lighting system being separate from the material, that is designed to conduct light, makes for easy serviceability.