For a luxury resort guest, the sea breeze is synonymous with relaxation and exclusivity. However, for architecture and interior design, it represents one of the harshest environments in the world. Salinity, constant humidity, and UV radiation create a corrosive cocktail that can degrade conventional lighting fixtures in just a few months, compromising not only the hotel’s aesthetics but also safety and maintenance costs.
At García Requejo, we understand that a coastal outdoor lighting project must be both visually stunning and technically infallible. The key to our longevity in international projects lies in materials engineering and the application of advanced surface treatments.
The Science Behind the Resistance
Not all metals are created equal when facing the sea. Our manufacturing for high-demand contract environments is based on three fundamental pillars:
Selection of Noble Materials: We prioritize the use of marine-grade stainless steel (316L) and high-purity brass—materials that naturally generate a protective layer against oxidation.
Progressive Surface Treatments: We apply cataphoresis processes and powder coatings with architectural standards, ensuring that the finish maintains its integrity against saltpeter and erosion.
Hermeticity and Protection: We design our pieces with IP65 and IP67 protection ratings, ensuring that internal electronic components are completely isolated from moisture and fine dust.
Bespoke Design Without Technical Limits
One of the greatest challenges for an architect is finding pieces that maintain the aesthetic line of the interior design in outdoor areas. At García Requejo, we remove that barrier. Our custom manufacturing capability allows us to adapt iconic designs from our contemporary collections to perform successfully on terraces, gardens, and pool areas, without the climate compromising the original creative vision.
Projects such as the Paradisus Los Cayos Hotel are a living testament to our ability to merge elegance with extreme resistance. Lighting is not just an accessory; it is a long-term investment that defines the atmosphere of a destination.
