A stairwell that rises through several floors, or a multi-storey hotel atrium, cannot be filled with an ordinary ceiling chandelier. One of the most natural answers for vertical spaces like these is a spiral (helical) chandelier: light points are arranged along a spiral that descends through the void and fills it from top to bottom. In this article we explain what to consider when planning a spiral chandelier for a stairwell or atrium, using the helical chandelier Yön Avize designed and manufactured for Çaykent Of Hotel in Of, Trabzon, as the example.
Çaykent Of Hotel: a helical chandelier in a glass stair tower
At Çaykent Of Hotel the staircase sits inside a vertical, glass-fronted tower on the façade. For this stairwell Yön Avize designed and manufactured a helical pendant chandelier that can be seen both from inside the hotel and from outside. By day the chandelier's form shows behind the glass façade; at night its light takes over, and the lit stair tower becomes a part of the hotel that is recognisable from the street.
Project page: Çaykent Of Hotel Spiral Chandelier
What is a spiral chandelier, and why does it suit vertical spaces?
Instead of rings fixed to a central body, a spiral chandelier is made of many light points hung at different lengths on fine suspension wires. Because the wire lengths change step by step, the light points trace a spiral in the air. In vertical spaces this has three advantages:
- Visible from every floor: The chandelier runs from top to bottom instead of gathering in one part of the void, so it is seen from a different angle on each landing.
- A light appearance: The fine wires almost disappear and the light points seem to float, so even a narrow stairwell does not feel crowded.
- Flexible sizing: The spiral's diameter, overall drop and number of turns can be adjusted to the space. The same idea can be adapted to a narrow stairwell or a wide atrium.
The details of the Çaykent Of Hotel chandelier
In the Çaykent Of Hotel chandelier, the light points are amber glass drops with spiral grooves. Each drop has a metal cap at the top and hangs on a fine suspension wire. At the very bottom of the chandelier, a group of small globes curls round; seen from below, these globes close the spiral. The amber glass spreads the light in a warm tone, while the spiral grooves in the glass repeat the chandelier's overall helical form on a small scale.
What to consider when planning a stairwell chandelier
The points below are general guidance; exact dimensions are always set for the specific space.
- Dimensions of the void: Total height, width of the void and the hanging point in the ceiling come first. The spiral's diameter is chosen so that it stays clear of the balustrades and of people using the stairs.
- Viewpoints: How will the chandelier look from the entrance level, the intermediate landings and the top floor? In a glass-fronted stair tower, the view from outside is part of the design too.
- Lowest point: The height at which the spiral ends is planned so that it does not obstruct circulation on the ground floor or come down to head height.
- Light colour: Amber or warm-toned glass creates an intimate atmosphere in the evening; clearer glass and cooler light may suit more modern interiors.
- Maintenance access: In tall, narrow voids, access for lamp replacement and cleaning should be considered at the design stage. Long-life LEDs reduce the need for maintenance.
- Suspension and structure: The ceiling detail where many wires are fixed, and its supporting point, should be checked on site before installation.
A spiral chandelier for a hotel atrium
Double-height or multi-storey hotel atriums face a problem similar to a stairwell: a large volume and a central void seen from every floor. A spiral chandelier works here as well, but because atriums are usually wider, several nested spirals, a larger spiral diameter or groups of pendants hung at different heights can be considered instead of a single spiral. Smaller pendants or wall lights in the lobby, restaurant and corridors that use the same glass and light language tie the atrium chandelier to the rest of the hotel.
Spiral chandelier or cascading crystal chandelier?
Two options often considered for stairwells are a spiral chandelier and a cascading (waterfall) crystal chandelier. A cascading crystal chandelier is made of crystal strands that fall from a ceiling body, narrowing or widening as they descend, and gives a classic sparkle. A spiral chandelier, with its individually hung light points, has a lighter and more contemporary effect, and its form reads almost like an architectural line. Cascading crystal models often suit villas and mansions with classic interiors, while a spiral chandelier is frequently the better match for modern hotels with glass façades. The overall style of the space, the width of the void and whether the chandelier will be seen from outside should be weighed together.
Frequently asked questions
Which spaces suit a spiral chandelier? Stairwells, double-height or multi-storey lobbies, atriums and gallery voids visible from the façade. The drop and number of turns are set by the height of the space.
Can a spiral chandelier be added to an existing building? Yes. After checking the ceiling support point and the electrical connection, it can be designed to fit the existing stairwell.
Can the colour and shape of the glass drops be changed? Yes. Glass colour, drop shape and light tone are chosen for each space; the amber, spiral-grooved drops at Çaykent Of Hotel are just one option.
The process: from measurements to installation
- Dimensions of the stairwell or atrium and photos taken from different floors
- 3D design: spiral diameter, drop, number of turns and glass choice submitted for your approval
- Manufacturing in our workshop in Tekkeköy, Samsun
- Packing and shipping
- Installation by our own team
Related pages
- Hotel Chandeliers
- Custom Chandeliers
- Mosque Chandeliers
- Chandelier Cleaning and Maintenance: A Guide for Crystal, Brass and Stainless Steel
Contact
Send the dimensions and a few photos of your stairwell or atrium via WhatsApp +90 533 051 84 70 or to info@yonavize.com.tr, and we will prepare a spiral chandelier proposal for your space.
