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…
“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…
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…
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…
From his lifelong passion and student mentorship to his philosophy on lighting design, the work and professional approach of TLP Principal Jered Widmer is featured in the Spring 2017 edition of Luminous Spec. When it comes to using light to tell a story or convey the right message, Jered explains that it’s all about working…
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 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…
The 118-foot Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower in Menlo Park, NJ glows spectacularly from dawn to dusk – truly an ode to the building’s namesake. Its recent lighting upgrade, designed by The Lighting Practice, was featured in the January 2017 issue of LD+A. In an interview with the magazine, TLP Principal Al Borden noted that…
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…
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…