Arizona Biltmore Resort

An iconic resort reimagined

The unique architecture of the Arizona Biltmore was inspired by the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, and has been a destination hot spot for celebrities, presidents, and luxury travelers since opening in 1929.
 

In 2020, the resort underwent its most transformative renovation in its glamorous history. The intent was to carve out a fresh new look while creating a design that both Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the original architect of the building, Albert Chase McArthur, might have envisioned if they were designing it today.
 

The lighting design took advantage of the signature “Biltmore Block” relief designs that were developed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which emulate the fronds of palm trees. There are 34 different block designs and countless configurations of more than 6,000 blocks on site. Grazing these blocks with light emphasized the shapes and forms using light and shadows.
 

Specified for their complimentary design aesthetic, BEGA bollards were installed throughout the resort. It was noted that the shadow of this specific bollard casts a “Frank Lloyd Wright-esque” pattern, continuing the overall theme of the redesign. Additionally, all the bollards are installed at a 45-degree rotation from the adjacent sidewalk to create a “diamond” aesthetic.