Three decades ago, in 1989, The Lighting Practice was founded as a place where individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets, and passion for light could come together to make a difference – both directly for their clients and within their communities. That mission is as strong of a driving force today as it was 30 years ago. …
Imagine you are walking through your new building for the first time. Ambient lighting illuminates the space, while decorative accents bring home the mood you were hoping to achieve. As you notice how the light supports the architecture and works with the geometry within the room, you envision how visitors will feel here. It’s an…
The Lighting Practice’s Ryan Conover will discuss human-centric lighting with Mary Alcaraz, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Laura Morris, Array Architects, during AIA Philadelphia’s Forum on Architecture + Design. Ryan Conover will discuss human-centric lighting, a concept that suggests carefully designed lighting can positively impact a person on a physiological level, during the Forum on…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that Chris Hallenbeck, John Conley, and Johnathan Cook have been promoted to Project Manager. As Project Managers Chris, John, and Johnathan will oversee TLP’s team to meet project goals and deliver high-quality work. Through clear communication and consistent delivery, they will continue to maintain and enhance the firm’s…
A talented, energetic, and driven design team is the cornerstone of The Lighting Practice’s continued success as a leading lighting design firm. TLP is proud to welcome four new members to help carry on its legacy of extraordinary work. Jay L. Martin – Lighting Designer II Jay previously worked as a lighting and special effects…
On September 9, the Rodney Square Conservancy (RSC) and community leaders broke ground to begin “Rodney Square Works,” a multi-phase renovation to the iconic Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE. Construction will now begin on the century-old public square to upgrade the lighting and landscape, restore fountains, improve irrigation systems, create new overlook terraces, and more.…
The Lighting Practice is delighted to announce that John Howell and Evan Wilson have been promoted to Lighting Designer II. A Lighting Designer II is an experienced architectural lighting designer who serves as an internal design manager and project coordinator. They help develop concepts based on project goals, lighting criteria, budget, and energy codes. John…
The Sagamore Spirit Distillery in Baltimore, MD was recently featured in LD+A Magazine. The Lighting Practice’s Ryan Conover, Project Manager, discussed the project’s goals and lighting design inspiration for Sagamore Spirit Distillery. “Our goal, determined through discussions with Ayers Saint Gross, was to create a unique destination that evokes the warmth of whiskey,” explains Ryan,…
The Lighting Practice is thrilled to announce that design:retail has named Target Portland Powell as Store of the Year. Target transformed a former southeast Portland, OR bowling alley into their newest small format store. Target and the design team embraced the building’s original purpose in the fit-out for the retail destination. This nod to the past was…
The visual system is an incredible thing. Between the eye and the brain, there are a multitude of factors that affect how we see the world; that is, how we see light. Many of these factors are just now being discovered and understood. Equally incredible is the fact that we all see light in a…