“What bulb goes in the cans?” That is a phrase guaranteed to roll the eyes of any lighting designer. Just as an architect calls a window “glazing”, lighting designers use a specific vocabulary to describe the equipment, concepts, and aesthetic qualities of their work. By learning the language you will be able to have a…
The Anne B. Barshinger Center is located on Lancaster General Health’s East Hempfield Township campus. This extension of the existing Cancer Center, designed by Ballinger, will open in July 2013. The Lighting Practice joined the design team in Spring of 2011. TLP was tasked with designing the exterior building, site lighting, and interior public spaces…
The Lighting Practice designed the interior and exterior architectural lighting for the new First Baptist Dallas Campus. Some of the highlights featured in the video below include back-lighted interior stained glass windows and feature wall-lighting in the Horner Family Center. TLP also consulted with Acoustic Dimensions who were designers of the main sanctuary house lighting.…
The Lighting Practice teamed with FKP Architects as the Lighting Designers for the new Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women. TLP’s scope included lighting for the exterior image, interior public spaces, conference center, and cafeteria. The addition of the Pavilion for Women to Texas Children’s Hospital allows TCH to provide a full continuum of care…
TLP would like to congratulate BCJ for the glowing review by Inquirer Architecture Critic, Inga Saffron, on their sophisticated glass building design for Midwood Investments at 15th and Walnut. TLP is pleased to be teamed with BCJ for the lighting design of this iconic project. Changing Skyline: New Cheesecake Factory at 15th and Walnut: A…
The San Francisco Bay Bridge Takes the Spotlight It’s no stretch to say that LEDs have revolutionized the lighting industry by creating new opportunities previously impossible with conventional sources. The latest example of this was unveiled earlier this week in San Francisco, where the San Francisco Bay Bridge was transformed by LEDs. For the next…
TLP designer, Stephen Hoppe, comments on the design process which led to illuminating the PA Convention Center’s Broad Street Façade utilizing Acclaim LED fixtures. Acclaim Provides Dramatic Marquee for LIGHTFAIR 2013 with Pennsylvania Convention Center LED Display Lightfair International 2013 attendees will be able to experience LED fixtures from Acclaim Lighting before they ever set…
Potential France Lighting Legislation: Beginning July of 2013, the French Environment Ministry is requiring all shops and offices to turn off their lights after 1 AM or 1-hour after closing with exceptions being made for tourist attractions, cultural areas, and Christmas. The move is intended to cut carbon emissions by 250,000 tons a year and…
First Baptist Dallas Grand Opening: First Baptist Dallas was founded in 1868 and has continued to be a strong presence in downtown Dallas. With a growing congregation and aging facilities, First Baptist decided to move forward with a new campus in 2009. The goal was to create a community gathering place that encompassed all facets…
TLP Lighting Designer, Emad Hasan, was one of 5 professionals interviewed for the February 2013 edition of Building Operating Management magazine. The article offers information and advice to Facility Mangers who are planning to take on an office space lighting design project. Insight from Emad can be found in Part 2: Solve Lighting Quality Problems…