Workplace lighting design impacts our health and well-being in a number of ways. Ryan Conover, EDAC, Associate IALD, Associate | Light + Health, and Lillian (Lily) Knoerzer, Associate IALD, Senior Lighting Designer, discuss how workplace lighting affects workers and share some best practices for creating a healthy, productive workplace through lighting design. Lily and…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that three of the firm’s projects were recognized internationally by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and five were recognized locally by the IES Philadelphia Section for lighting design excellence. CHOP Main Hospital 11th and 12th Floor Inpatient Beds, Philadelphia, PA TLP’s work on CHOP Main Hospital 11th and…
Outdoor gathering spaces have surged in popularity in the U.S., especially in the wake of COVID. While the concept of a town square or plaza is hardly new, particularly in Europe – cobbled piazzas have been the heartbeat of Italian towns for centuries – creating dynamic, modern outdoor spaces requires thoughtful design and planning. Proper…
Caitlin Bucari, Senior Lighting Designer at The Lighting Practice, shares her experience in hospitality lighting design and discusses trends, common pitfalls, and lessons learned. Caitlin joined The Lighting Practice in 2015 and has worked on a wide range of project types, including hospitality, corporate, mixed-use, retail, and multifamily residential. Her work has earned multiple awards,…
Local history and minimalist design come together beautifully at the Hyatt Centric Philadelphia, a 13-story, 175,000 SF, 332-key upscale boutique hotel in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The interiors, designed by CRÈME Architecture and Design in Brooklyn, were inspired by the area’s Shaker community, who valued high quality and simplicity in their aesthetics. The predominantly wood…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that Josh Keily, Angela Myers, and Oliwia Pine have been promoted to Lighting Designer I. Josh Keily, Lighting Designer I Josh joined The Lighting Practice in 2019. While working toward his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Drexel University, he began pursuing lighting design as a way of understanding…
The Lighting Practice is thrilled to announce the promotion of Ryan Conover, Pomme Lee, and Darcy Veneziale to Associate. All have shown their commitment and dedication to our team, design excellence, and our clients. Ryan Conover, EDAC, Associate IALD – Associate | Light + Health Ryan began his career with The Lighting Practice in 2011…
ULI Philadelphia has recently announced the six winners for its 2021 Awards for Excellence which recognizes superior development projects and programs throughout the region. The Lighting Practice is pleased to learn Drexel Powel Elementary/ Science Leadership Academy Middle School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, won for its excellence in public private partnerships, education development and community engagement.…
The Lighting Practice is proud to announce that Tara DiLenge has been promoted to Senior Lighting Designer. Tara, an experienced designer, rejoined The Lighting Practice in 2019. Her project work includes hospitality, retail, education, corporate, and residential environments. Tara is inspired by the way lighting brings architecture to life. She is fueled by her desire…
Principal Jered Widmer, IALD, MIES, recently answered “5 Big Questions” with inside.lighting where he discussed the most important aspects to consider when implementing a smart lighting system utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT). Jered also delves into some of the pitfalls of IoT and how to avoid them. Jered emphasized that lighting designers should educate themselves…