MaxLite has been committed to providing energy efficient lighting products for more than 20 years, and was one of the first movers into LED technology in the industry. A four-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, MaxLite offers an extensive line of quality, certified indoor and outdoor LED lamps Situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., the recently opened Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown houses Elevation restaurant, a modern American bistro with panoramic views of the city.

MaxLite Filament LED Lamps light up Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown houses elevation restaurant. (MaxLite/LEDinside)

Located on the 25th floor of the historic Henry Oliver Building, Elevation encompasses a casual yet elegant dining approach focused on comfort food. When it came time to choose lighting for the restaurant and bar, the hotel’s owners wanted to install energy-saving LEDs, but their interior design plans called for the vintage look of exposed incandescent bulbs. MaxLite LED Filament Lamps were the perfect solution.

The lamps replicate the nostalgic look and warmth of incandescent filament bulbs while providing 90% energy savings and a much longer lifetime of 15,000 hours. Recognized in the 2015 Lighting for Tomorrow competition, the lamps are designed with linear LED filaments that resemble their incandescent counterparts and deliver light in a super warm, 2200K color temperature.

A close up of Maxlite's globe filament LED bulbs installed in the hotel suites.

A variety of decorative shapes, including globe, ST18, T14 and candelabra, were suspended in clusters from the ceiling to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that complemented the restaurant menu and the rich history of the building. Local contractor Ferry Electric Company performed the installation.

By installing LED filament lamps instead of incandescent, Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown is achieving the desired aesthetic at 90% energy savings.