Last month, Philadelphia’s iconic LOVE Park entered the second phase of its major renovation that will soon give visitors a more vibrant and engaging experience. The city can expect the redesigned public space to incorporate more greenery and new pops of color among several additions, and the fountain that frames the famous LOVE Sculpture will…
The oldest surviving building on University of Pennsylvania’s campus has now been transformed into a dynamic global research center. Perry World House, designed by 1100 Architect, is a reinterpretation of a 19th century workers’ cottage located on Locust Walk in Philadelphia. The grand opening of the building will begin its use as a forum to…
Philadelphia’s Lit Brothers Building was recently featured in German magazine LICHT. The article commends The Lighting Practice for its artful lighting design that highlights the building’s façade, classical arch windows and other historical features. An LED lighting system with color-changing capability features the fine details of the exterior while embracing the elegant architecture. TLP’s design…
GlaxoSmithKline’s headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard is a game-changer for the modern corporate environment. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the building combines employee comfort with environmental responsibility. The inventive approach of this LEED Double-Platinum building will surely set a precedent for years to come. The Lighting Practice used a sustainable lighting strategy for…
Golisano Children’s Hospital is a new eight-story addition to the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital. The vibrant exterior, designed by Ballinger, creates a standalone identity for the building. The Lighting Practice worked with Ballinger and Arthouse Design to enhance the artful wayfinding elements on each floor, which make the hospital inviting to…
From Avenue of the Arts to Battleship New Jersey to Lincoln Financial Field and beyond, Philadelphia will light up pink to raise awareness during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The lighting of Philly’s landmarks will take place on October 7th as part of the Lights for the Cure™ campaign spearheaded by CBS 3 and Susan…
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…