CPDC: Design Team Named for LOVE Park Makeover

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…

Madison Square Garden Sports New LED Lighting

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…

The Lighting Practice is happy to share that Chesapeake House has reopened!

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…

Baltimore City’s New Horseshoe Casino is Open for Business!

The evening of Tuesday August 26th was a big one for Baltimore, MD. The new Horseshoe Casino Baltimore opened their doors for the first time to the public. The evening was filled with celebration, speeches, celebrity appearances and performances. The Lighting Practice is part of the design team led by KA, Inc. and Friedmutter Group…

Take a Sneak Peek inside the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore

This week our team of lighting designers led by Helen Diemer and Stephen Hoppe are at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, MD. TLP is on location focusing the installed lighting for the Tuesday August 26 grand opening. The Lighting Practice joined the Horseshoe Casino’s design team led by KA, Inc. in 2013.  We were asked…

Meet Our Newest Team Members

A key element of TLP’s success is our ability to find and recruit talented team members with a variety of experience and expertise.  We are pleased to introduce the newest team members, David Seok, Erin McCauley, and Nick Ferry. David J. Seok – Lighting Designer David joined The Lighting Practice in 2014.  Prior to joining…

GlaxoSmithKline featured in LD+A Magazine

The Lighting Practice is happy to share that GlaxoSmithKline’s Philadelphia Navy Yard offices has been featured in the June 2014 issue of LD+A magazine.  Michael Barber, Principal, and Stephen Hoppe, Project Manager, were interviewed for the article. GSK’s new building, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) with interior spaces designed by Francis Cauffman, showcases…

The Franklin Institute Unveils the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion

On Tuesday June 10th The Franklin Institute officially unveiled their newest wing, the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.  The pavilion features a conference center with meeting and educational program space on the first floor, permanent exhibit space for “The Brain” on the second floor, and a special traveling exhibit space on the third floor that…