Venice Island Performing Arts Center Called ‘Secret Performance-Space Gem’

The Venice Island Performing Arts Center is located in Manayunk, a charming Philadelphia neighborhood and commercial district lined with renovated Victorian storefronts and mill buildings. Designed by Buell Kratzer Powell Ltd., Venice Island’s design was inspired by the 19th Century manufacturing mills originally located on the site. The Lighting Practice joined the project team to design…

Working with Target to Transform Guest Experience

“It’s adios to stores filled with traditional linear isles,” Zach Lashway of KARE 11 said in a recent news segment about what Target is calling its next generation of store design for its guest experiences. Starting in a handful of Target stores this fall, guests will see entirely reimagined store layouts that meet their needs…

Rochelle Spahn Speaking at AIA Suburban Pro Con

On Monday April 24, Rochelle Spahn, Associate, will lead an informative session at AIA Philadelphia Suburban Pro Con on how daylight can increase energy efficiency and lower costs.  The Suburban Pro Con will be held at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, the same location as the AIA Philadelphia Golf Outing. Rochelle’s session, Designing with Daylight, will…

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Lighting Chester County Hospital’s Largest Expansion Ever

As Chester County Hospital celebrates its 125 years of service, it is also gearing up to break ground on the largest expansion in the hospital’s history. The Lighting Practice is part of the design team working on the 276,000-square-foot addition to the hospital, which is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. TLP’s Helen…

Illuminating Grand Central and Its ‘Untold Secrets’

Bloomberg recently got an inside look at the lesser traversed areas of Grand Central Terminal, a historical transportation landmark in New York City. The article, titled, “The Untold Secrets of Grand Central Terminal,” uncovered some fascinating facts and history about the building since it opened its doors more than a century ago. The single painted…

The Collaborative Recognizes Interdisciplinary Team for Philadelphia Viaduct Concepts

The Community Design Collaborative recently honored an outstanding team of architects, landscape architects, lighting designers, cost estimators, and artists for their “exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration” on re-imagining the SEPTA rail viaduct in Philadelphia. Every year, the Community Design Collaborative recognizes volunteers for design excellence and outstanding community service. This year, The Lighting Practice was recognized as part…

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Meet The Lighting Practice’s Newest Project Managers & Lighting Designers

The Lighting Practice attributes success to its talented and hardworking designers, who combine creative enthusiasm with the most up-to-date industry knowledge. We are pleased to introduce two new project managers: A. Pomme Lee and Jeffrey Kahn and two new lighting designers: Amanda Constantine and Johnathan Whalen. Our newest designers bring a variety of experience and…

Emad Hasan Speaking at AIA Conference on Architecture 2017

In April, Emad Hasan, Associate, will be discussing the “Future of Lighting: Energy Codes, Technology, and User Expectations” at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 in Orlando, FL. His session will take place in the CE Theaters located on the expo floor. Emad will explain the impact of energy codes on lighting design, technology, and…

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