In 2013, Lancaster General Health opened the doors of the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, a high-tech yet peaceful center focusing on patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The Institute’s gently curved walls, second-floor healing garden and circular reflecting pool are just a few elements embracing the healing powers of nature. When designing the lighting…
Welcome to The Lighting Practice’s new responsive website designed by Untuck. As a firm, The Lighting Practice is committed to learning and growth: to advancing our understanding of lighting design best practices and emerging technologies. We believe successful results come from ongoing communication and careful listening. Our process for the redesign of our website was…
The Lighting Practice’s Office Renovation As lighting designers, we design lighting systems for a variety of corporate environments. Our clients provide us with insight into their corporate culture, budget, and goals. We then develop designs that not only support our clients and their unique needs, but also highlight the aesthetics of their space. It is…
“When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. No, you reach back.” – First Lady Michelle Obama (2012) When I first heard the above quote, and speech, by First Lady Michelle Obama I was extremely inspired. The First Lady’s words are…
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be in Philadelphia on Monday, July 25, through Thursday, July 28. The Lighting Practice in collaboration with Starlite Productions has designed animated lighting installations for two of Philadelphia’s most visited locations: Amtrak 30th Street Station and Philadelphia City Hall. The buildings’ will display their red, white and blue patriotic…
We are happy to announce that our Marketing Coordinator, Darcy Veneziale, passed the CPSM exam and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer. The Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program, developed by SMPS Headquarters, is structured to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and influence the future of this vital field. The CPSM credential identifies individuals…
Four TLP Projects were recognized internationally and locally by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). This year The Lighting Practice submitted six (6) projects to our local IES Philadelphia Section’s awards program, The Philaments and to the Illuminating Engineering Society’s international awards program, The Illumination Awards. Both The Philaments and the Illumination Awards recognize projects that…
Thursday, June 30, members of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority and Reading Terminal Market flipped the switch illuminating the Filbert Street Corridor in red, white, and blue. The Lighting Practice proudly attended the unveiling of Filbert Street’s new LED lighting system and appreciated the acknowledgment of our efforts during the opening ceremony. Principal, Al Borden,…
The Independence Visitor Center, located on the corner of 6th and Market Street, is the primary destination for tourists visiting historic Philadelphia. Local architecture firm SaylorGregg teamed with Blue Cadet and The Lighting Practice to design the Visitor Center’s upcoming renovation and expansion. TLP provided lighting design services for the great hall, café, and theater…
Helen Diemer, Principal and President of The Lighting Practice, and Sara Lappano, Principal with SmithGroupJJR, combined their shared knowledge and experience in the architectural lighting design industry presenting at IALD Enlighten Americas 2015: International Year of Light Conference in Baltimore, MD. Together they collaborated on ‘Designing a Perfect Hire’ where they outlined the key elements…