One of Philadelphia’s main holiday attractions will return to Love Park for the 2017 season.* The open-air German Christmas Village will be the first event held at the park since renovations began in 2015. The ongoing updates to Love Park are led by KieranTimberlake and Hargreaves Associates. Al Borden and Emad Hasan designed the integrated…
Human-Centered Design focuses on people and their needs which inform the final design solutions. Michael Barber, Principal of The Lighting Practice, will be moderating a panel focused on Human-Centered Design organized by SMPS Philadelphia. The panelists include Natalie Malawey-Ednie, Director of Project Management & Professional Development with Watchdog, Kai Olsen, Principal, with HOK, and Gabriela…
Earlier this month, biopharmaceutical company Incyte Corp. cut the ribbon on its new 150,000 square-foot corporate headquarters building in Wilmington, DE. The Lighting Practice was tasked with designing the lighting system for the building. Michael Barber, Erin McCauley, and Lily Knoerzer teamed with Mitchell Associates for the tenant fit-out and Granum A/I for the building’s core…
It’s difficult to pass through Center City Philadelphia after dusk without noticing the landmarked Lit Brothers Building. Whether it’s illuminated in white, adorned in red and green for the holiday season, or glowing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the radiance of this complete block of Victorian commercial architecture has made it a city icon.…
Have Brick-and-Mortar Retail Stores Become Extinct? The short answer, no. Brick-and-mortar retail stores are not becoming extinct. They’re evolving to meet current consumer demands, and many are knocking it out of the park. In fact, retailers are likely to see a six percent increase in consumer spending this holiday season over last year, according to the 2017…
The Lighting Practice is delighted that we will be attending and speaking at IALD Enlighten Americas 2017! Next month, The Lighting Practice President Helen Diemer, FIALD, and Associate Jon Hoyle will participate in IALD Enlighten Americas, the premier boutique conference highlighting lighting designers’ unique educational and networking needs. Helen and Jon will be among the…
This month, the City of Philadelphia will reveal a statue of Octavius V. Catto, a Philadelphian whose advocacy and activism in the 1800s led to change for African Americans in both Pennsylvania and across the country. The 12-foot bronze statue, which will stand at South Penn Square, east of the south pavilion entry of City…
After undergoing a 15-month renovation, the University of Pennsylvania’s landmarked Hill College House has reopened for the 2017-18 academic year. Designed by renowned Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and built in 1960, the six-story, 200,000 SF masonry building will once again be a residence for more than 500 students. In collaboration with Mills + Schnoering Architects…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that Lillian Knoerzer has been promoted to Project Manager. Lily joined The Lighting Practice in 2013. Her project work includes corporate interiors, private residences, retail, healthcare environments, government facilities, and landscape lighting. Lily brings a fresh and unexpected perspective to her projects encouraging our team and design partners…
One of the many things I love about The Lighting Practice is our culture and my coworkers’ sense of humor and interest in all things science! Today at 1:45 PM our team packed up our hoagies, homemade cookies (thank you Pomme), random assortment of blankets, and special eye protection (thank you Jered) and made…