Ulery’s Lake Lodge

RTM provided MEP, acoustics, specialty lighting design, technology services, and commissioning for a 60,000-square-foot lodge. This expansive project includes a restaurant, workout center, basketball court, gear outfitters, ski lockers, pool, rock climbing wall, indoor kids’ facility, and a bar. In addition to the guest lodge, the property features private residences, along with contemporary duplexes and cabins.

The architecture of the lodge integrates natural elements, such as wood and stone, allowing the building to blend with its natural surroundings. A key focus of the lighting design was to enhance these materials, highlighting the richness of both the architecture and the landscape.

Linear lighting fixtures provide wayfinding lighting throughout the hallways, while a parade of beautiful, airy pendant lights draw guests to the bar. These pendants were carefully selected for optimal glare control. Soft fascia lighting highlights the wood textures, adding depth and warmth against the dark furniture. In the Kid’s Learning Center, glowing tape lights illuminate cubbies set in rounded niches, accentuating their shape and vibrant colors. The Fitness Center features dual purpose acoustical lighting fixtures, and acoustical fins that define distinct workout areas and manage the sound. Finally, in the retail area, track lighting provides ultimate flexibility, paired with unique decorative pendants inspired by rope design, which ties in with the climbing gym at the other end of the facility.