Billy Joel will be performing his last show of 2014 at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” In honor of this major event MSG’s new LED lighting system will display a piano key-themed light show on the exterior of the building. The Lighting Practice’s Principal and Founder, Al Borden, is mentioned in the…
Michael Barber, Associate IALD, LEED AP BD+C, participated in an interview along with other notable lighting industry experts to share his knowledge and lessons learned with Building Operating Management magazine. During this four part interview Mike and his fellow interviewees touch on the challenges of achieving proper light quality, benefits of layering light and utilizing…
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America: Illumination Awards. Six projects receive the 2014 IESNA Award of Merit. This year The Lighting Practice submitted six (6) projects to the 2014 IES Illumination Awards. We are proud to report that all of our projects were recognized with an Award of Merit by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North…
The Lighting Practice was part of the design team led by JPRA Architects tasked with the goal of reinventing and reinvigorating the Springfield Town Center. The mall, located in Springfield, Virginia, has a history that is woven into the fabric of the community, but it was in need of renovation work to better serve their…
Last month marked the grand opening for Venice Island Performing Art & Recreation Center in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. The project was spearheaded by the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation. Buell Kratzer Powell (BKP), architects, led the design team effort for the performing arts center with The Lighting Practice as…
The expansion is finally complete for the Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. November 2014 marked the beginning of a new chapter for the hospital. The new expansion embraces modern healthcare design and technology while honoring nature and the hospital’s history. The shimmery glass towers and 5 story atrium shower daylight into the main public…
On October 27, 2014 the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation (CPDC) announced the design team selected for the LOVE Park Makeover. The Lighting Practice is excited to be a member of this team of talented designers. Design Team Named for LOVE Park Makeover InterPark, owner of the garage beneath LOVE Park, and the City of Philadelphia…
This past weekend Madison Square Garden revealed their new LED color-changing façade which boldly displayed the NHL Ranger’s red, white and blue. The Lighting Practice is proud to be the lighting designer on Madison Square Garden’s project team for this exterior enhancement to the visitor experience. We can’t wait to hear fans’ reactions! The new…
“We are both pleased and surprised to have reached this milestone. Time really does fly. We are grateful for the generous support of our clients and the talented efforts of our staff.” – Helen Diemer, President of The Lighting Practice, Inc. The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that October 2014 marks our 25th year…
The Lighting Practice teamed with Ayers Saint Gross to design the second I-95 Travel Plaza in Maryland. TLP designed the interior and exterior lighting for the new travel plaza. TLP’s goal was to accentuate the circular architecture of the building and create an inviting environment for travelers. The building features large windows and multiple sky…