We are excited to share that PennDot officially began the reconstruction of I-95 on Monday June 9. The I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange is only part of a larger plan to widen and improve the existing highway structure. The Lighting Practice, working with URS Corporation and STV, is responsible for designing lighting solutions that will brighten…
This past winter, the International Association of Lighting Designers’ Philadelphia Chapter sponsored a private viewing of the James Turrell Skyspace at the Chestnut Hill Friends Quaker Meeting House. The Skyspace is a permanent art installation that explores perception, light, color and space. The wordless narrative of light speaks to viewers by impacting the eye, body,…
The Lighting Practice is thrilled to share that Jered Widmer is an Associate Principal and share owner. Jered has been with TLP for 13 years, he joined our team immediately after graduating from The Pennsylvania State University’s Architectural Engineering program in 2000. During his time with The Lighting Practice Jered has proved to be highly…
The Lighting Practice is proud to be a part of an amazing design team led by Mills + Schnoering Architects. The team was tasked with restoring and updating the Thomas Edison Memorial Tower part of The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park, NJ. TLP was responsible for illuminating the façade of the monument as well…
Change will be occurring soon on Market Street between 11th and 12th. The existing buildings will be demolished this July and will be replaced by a new mixed-use development, East Market. The Lighting Practice, working on BLT Architects’ design team, is responsible for lighting of the exterior building facades, streetscapes and interior common areas. Retail-residential…
The Lighting Practice has continued to work with The Rittenhouse Hotel. In addition to their public spaces and the new Library Bar, TLP is designing the interior lighting for the new spa and club. Below is a short review outlining what you have to look forward to during your next relaxing visit! Rittenhouse Hotel Reveals…
The Lighting Practice teamed with Hemmler + Camayd Architects and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) to provide lighting design consultation services for Marywood University’s new library and landscape garden. TLP’s goal was to maximize energy efficiency and stay true to the sustainable design goals of the project. The Learning Commons at Marywood University will become a…
The Lighting Practice teamed with Ayers Saint Gross to design the interior and exterior lighting for the new 39,000 SF travel plaza. TLP’s goal was to accentuate the architecture of the building and create a calm welcoming environment for weary travelers. The building features large windows and multiple skylights. TLP’s lighting design maximizes available daylight…
Case Western Reserve University wanted to create a central hub for their performing arts programs with the decision to convert a historic 1924 Temple into their new performing arts center. The Lighting Practice was asked to join the design team for the renovation and expansion led by Architects, MGA Partners. TLP worked with Karpinski Engineering…
On October 27, 2013 during The 40th Annual IES Illumination Awards TLP’s Al Borden and Stephen Hoppe were presented with the Award of Excellence: Energy and Environmental Lighting Design for their project, The David L. Lawrence Convention Center Water Feature located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The IES Illumination Awards is an international awards program that recognizes…