Gensler, completed 2016

Gensler's design approach for Cadillac's experience center was to draw inspiration from the companies history while paving the way for the future. The lighting approach was influenced by the history as well, by incorporating traditional lighting sources of the past, present and future. The custom designed neon lighting installation in the heart of the space is a nod to the graphic neon signs and lighting of Cadillac's original headquarters and classic showrooms. Sleek LED coves and recessed linear fixtures interpret the graphic neon into the present while the interactive LED screens are the wave of the future.

All images used with permission from Gensler.

Chris Sheffield, completed 2015

Inspired by Fellini's 1960's Rome, Chris Sheffield imagined an approachable chic restaurant rich in details and effortless sophistication. The lighting approach was  an effort to highlight the rich textures and compliment the expressive decorative fixtures. The result was a balance of soft glow and subtle highlights.

All images used with permission from Chris Sheffield.

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, completed 2015

Café Boulud is a warm vibrant brasserie located in the Four Seasons Toronto. Martin Brudnizki Design Studio created this classic comfortable interior with elegant yet playful furnishings with an undercurrent of mid-century design. The lighting is warm and inviting. Surface mounted and integrated millwork lighting highlight the luxe materials and decorative accents. The decorative lighting is diffuse and soft complimenting the shimmering brass accents and lacquered wood wall surfaces.

 All images used with permission from MBDS.

The Rockwell Group, completed 2015

For the WME/IMG talent agency, the Rockwell Group designed a work environment removed of all expected conventions. The ceilings and floors are peeled back to expose the rough concrete envelope, while refined materials, clean architecture and elegant furnishings provide moments of tension and balance. The lighting creates an ambient, neutral backdrop with warm jewel like moments threaded throughout. Corridors, open work stations and communal areas have direct and indirect neutral white lighting, while the reception desk, meeting spaces and the chef’s kitchen have warmer incandescent sources that emphasize areas of socialization and collaboration. The lighting gives the space the function and energy a work place requires, with the look and feel of a chic hotel.

All images used with permission from The Rockwell Group. 

Selldorf Architects, completed 2014

Selldorf architects designed a minimal and elegant hotel lobby and adjoining restaurant. The finishes are monolithic and consistent allowing the spaces to fold into each other creating one consistent vision. The lighting is meant to mimic daylight in the back-lit glass vestibule, bar and reception desk. The architectural lighting highlights the clean surfaces and custom decorative fixtures carefully selected by the architect. The atmosphere is stately yet intimate.

All images used with permission from Jonathan Chesley courtesy of Selldorf Architects.

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, completed 2015

As Martin Brudnizki Design Studio is creating the interiors for The Beekman Hotel in New York, the Studio was asked to also create the sales gallery for the adjoining residential development. Located within the walls of one of New York’s most exceptional buildings, The Beekman sales gallery showcases the amenities and design aesthetic available for anyone living next to this landmark. Taking inspiration from The Beekman’s iconic 19th century architecture, including one of New York’s most impressive atriums at nine storeys, the design for the sales gallery gives a taste of the hotel’s décor. 

 All images used with permission from MBDS.

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, completed 2015

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio created a playful design reminiscent of mid-century Italy. The coastal Italian and Sicilian neighborhood restaurant has an earthy, warm design with elements of whimsy and humor, from the bright pops of color and artwork. Unexpected low level lighting appears in booth seating and thresholds and minimal recessed art lighting highlights feature elements and areas of interest. The lighting is deliberate and simple playing a supporting role for the warm, diffuse decorative fixtures.

 All images used with permission from MBDS.

HLW International LLP, completed 2014

HLW worked closely with the client to design a creative, collaborative series of spaces that address the client's multiple programs and needs. Primarily utilized for filming, the project consists of multiple enclosed film studios with a high level of control. The open studios, circulation areas and gathering spaces needed the ability to also function for filming. The lighting had to be ambient, diffuse and flexible. Special attention was paid to color temperature and control. Soft, hidden LED light sources were incorporated into architecture and mill work. Key spaces feature custom LED light panels sandwiched behind acrylic with special diffusion films that also allow the surfaces to be projected onto. Breakout spaces showcase unique decorative lighting elements and graphic architectural lighting gestures adding intimacy, and whimsy at each turn.

All images used with permission from Frank Oudeman and OTTO. 

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, completed 2015

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio designed this show flat and sales centre as a preview to the residences they are designing for 45 East 22nd Street. The sixty-five story apartment building is located in the heart of one of the iconic Flatiron District at Madison Square Park. The apartments take inspiration from the surrounding area and combine a classic sensibility for detail and materials with a modern sense of space and light. The lighting design is simple, minimal and elegant.

 All images used with permission from MBDS.

HLW International LLP, completed 2015

The main challenge in this 75,000 square foot office space was to address the multiple unique ceiling heights with ambient functional lighting, while creating areas of intimacy and warmth. HLW International imagined a playful space inspired by the rawness of the architectural shell and common shipping palettes. Spaces compress in areas of low ceiling height and expand into double and triple height spaces. The lighting approach was simple, a regimented kit of parts that becomes the circulation lighting, open office lighting and key feature lighting by varying fixture lengths, mounting heights and finishes. The primary light sources were inspired by the exposed trusswork and appear as an exploded I-beam axonometric. Decorative and custom decorative lighting were chosen as focal points in the breakout spaces, lounges and meeting areas that are themed by the periodic table of elements. 

All images used with permission from Frank Oudeman and OTTO. 

Urban Robot, completed 2014

Urban Robot designed a classic casual taco bar in the artsy Wynwood neighborhood in Miami. The taqueria is bright and simple featuring whitewashed interiors, industrial pendant lighting and exposed decorative light fixtures. Through a secret entrance you can find a hidden tequila bar, the "evil twin" to the street front taco bar. The lighting here is warmer, moodier and evokes a club/lounge atmosphere.

All images used with permission from Mckenzie Construction.

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, completed 2014

The oceanfront boutique hotel blends international appeal with a Miami local mindset. MBDS created a striking, vibrant bohemian-beach chic aesthetic concept that restores the glamour of 1950s Miami Beach. The lighting is playful, decorative and expressive, highlighting the restored 1940s Art Deco architecture.

 All images used with permission from Thompson Hotels.

Clodagh Design, completed 2014

Clodagh imagined this upscale residential high rise as a Zen retreat drawing inspiration from earthly materials and the urban New York lifestyle. The finishes are authentic, integrated and thoughtful. The lighting highlights and amplifies the energy of the spaces and the artistic, whimsical gestures throughout.

All images used with permission from Interior Design Magazine.

Zaldy, completed 2014

Zaldy imagined an ethereal yet gritty aesthetic for their Ready To Wear Spring 2015 fashion line preview. Mannequins pose atop unfinished drywall platforms spot lit from versatile track lighting. An island of gypsophila shimmers in the center of the room highlighted by carefully aimed art lighting.

All images used with permission from Sebastian Piras.

Perkins Eastman, completed 2013

Perkins Eastman designed this upscale luxury hotel drawing inspiration from New York City art, music and fashion. The finishes are rich and understated. The lighting highlights and amplifies the luxe materials and adds atmosphere and intimacy within the grand gestural spaces.

All images used with permission from Perkins Eastman.

VM Studios, completed 2014

VM Studios has designed a high-end luxury creative headquarters for the Starwood Hotels design team. The graphic lighting system blends visually with the exposed ceilings while adding bright functional ambient light to the open work spaces. Carefully selected decorative lighting creates areas of intimacy while custom programmable LED lighting is integrated in select architectural features announcing the Starlab brand.

 All images used with permission from VM Studios.

SHOP Architects, completed 2014

After the decline of South Street Seaport due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Howard Hughes Corporation and SHOP Architects have created a seasonal events program for the historic Fulton Street district to reestablish tourism in the area. The "Unseasonably Cool" winter program called for festive, whimsical lighting. The 110-by-45-foot ice-skating rink was lit with multiple rooftop mounted projectors featuring different patterns and colored light for each holiday. The corner of Schermerhorn Row was draped in a twinkle light curtain and luminous balloons were mounted throughout to act as beacons and draw attention from every direction.

All images used with permission from Heath Hurwitz.

The Rockwell Group, completed 2013

Located in Chicago at the landmark Langham building The Rockwell Group has created a stylish restaurant Inspired by Mies Van der Rohe's architecture, mid-century modern design and the building's industrial era aesthetic. The museum quality architectural lighting is minimal and concealed as it highlights rich materials and textures and allows the views of the river and Chicago Loop take center stage. Meticulously detailed lighting in the wine display casework and the glass box expo kitchen creates further "window" views while custom designed decorative lighting throughout adds intimacy and warmth throughout.

 All images used with permission from Tim Street-Porter.

HLW International LLP, completed 2015

HLW worked closely with the client to create a flexible, collaborative series of training spaces. Lighting is designed to be energetic, functional, and transitional. Smaller breakout areas incorporate lower level lighting and decorative fixtures to create intimacy while larger capacity spaces utilize ambient general lighting to accommodate multiple furniture arrangements. 

All images used with permission from Frank Oudeman and OTTO. 

Chris Sheffield, completed 2012

Chris Sheffield imagined the space as a hybrid of mid-century beach house meets classic British pub. The lighting is a mixture of clean glowing decorative lamps with rugged performance driven exterior fittings.

All images used with permission from David Joseph.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2011

Stokes Architecture designed this English pub in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia. The pub is housed in two adjacent 1890's historic townhouses, which provide an authentic setting for the restaurant. The genuine feel of the interior is courtesy of the 2 large shipping containers full of salvaged architectural items found in London including antique light fixtures, lamps and curiosities.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

Oppenheim Architecture + Design, completed 2010

An extensive renovation of a rustic ski chalet in Red Mountain was completed to merge the home's interior and exterior with the picturesque surroundings. The architect introduced materials and textures from the area further emphasizing the connection to the landscape. The lighting design is minimal, warm and meant to evoke the quality of hearth glow. 

All images used with permission from Laziz Hamani.

Jeffrey Beers, completed 2013

Jeffrey Beers International and chef Michel Richard designed a glamorous update to the historic 1882 mansion of Henry Villard located at the New York Palace Hotel. The ornate Roman Renaissance style interiors were infused with fresh modern furnishings creating a whimsical experience as one navigates through each unique space. Gilded ceilings are uplit with discreetly hidden LED lighting. Carvings, frescoes, niches and other architectural details are highlighted to give the space a more dramatic texture and ambiance. The architectural lighting disappears creating the illusion that all of the lighting emits from the chandeliers, occasional lamps and candles. The effect is warm, elegant and enchanting.

 All images used with permission from Jeffrey Beers International.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2013

Le Diplomate has become a beacon in the 14th Street corridor district of Washington DC. The design approach celebrates the vintage facade and elements of the structure with interior and exterior additions that create a space that seems to have developed naturally over time.

The interior lighting is an eclectic mix of decorative fixtures, backlit custom glass columns and hidden warm LED accent lighting. The exterior  is illuminated with hidden lighting that highlights the unique facade providing a backdrop for decorative sconces and neon signage.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

Yabu Pushelberg, completed 2009

An expansive resort destination, the W Hotel South Beach is a modern oasis that combines striking architecture with fantastic landscape and ocean views. Inspired by James Bond films and Morris Lapidus architecture, the lighting approach is dramatic,  playful and sophisticated.  

All images used with permission from Starwood Hotel Group.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2013

Talula's Daily is a high end market and cafe, a compliment to Talula's Garden restaurant. The design is an eclectic mix of warm, rustic, chic elements that creates an inviting, cheerful gathering space.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

Chris Sheffield, completed 2011

Caffe Storico is a Stephen Starr restaurant located at the landmark New York Historical Society. Chris Sheffield designed the space as a modern Venetian cicchettiria focusing on serving chichetti, (small plates). The eclectic design features contemporary furnishings and striking color housed in an ornate historic envelope. The lighting of the space is equally balanced featuring traditional chandeliers and sleek, custom designed casework lighting that highlights the museum's collection of Chinese and 19th century European porcelain and Staffordshire china.

All images used with permission from the New York Historical Society.

Jeffrey Beers, completed 2014

Jeffrey Beers International designed a clean, sophisticated space that focuses on the menu, celebrates Italian food and wine. The main feature of the space is a custom art glass ceiling art installation. Using hundreds of custom glass pendants, the entire ceiling becomes a chandelier adding warmth, shimmer and intimacy throughout the restaurant. 

 All images used with permission from Jeffrey Beers International.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2011

Il Pittore is a quaint Italian restaurant located in midtown Philadelphia.  The two-story restaurant features a communal dining counter and bar on the first level. The second level boasts a larger open dining room. Stokes architecture focused on layering textures of tile, wood, plaster and glass in unique ways to give the space warmth and character. Custom light fixtures created out of pipe fittings define areas of intimacy against a backdrop of soft washes of light on solid and translucent wall surfaces.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

Craig Harvey, completed 2012

The store interior was designed to evoke the feel of museums, art galleries and exhibit spaces. The  canvas is minimal  and flexible, allowing the clothing to function as art pieces in a gallery. Museum quality lighting was designed into channels arranged in graphic patterns on the ceiling to illuminate the clothing and objects. Soft cove lighting washes the envelope of the space providing a clean backdrop to the evolving collection.

All images used with permission from Miguel Antoinne NYC.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2013

Located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia Fette Sau (German for “fat pig”) is a smokehouse barbecue restaurant with a distinctly Brooklyn vibe. Stokes architecture chose to combine picnic tables with reclaimed and raw finishes to give the space an industrial, communal feel.

Custom tin can pendants, industrial era light fixtures and strung cantina lights occur throughout and connect the interior and exterior with warm incandescent light.

All images used with permission from Matt Wargo.

Stokes Architecture, completed 2013 

Stokes architecture combines an industrial aesthetic with a classic rock style.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

Bruno Borrione, completed 2012

Mihoko Kiyokawa and Bruno Borrione created a unique restaurant in the heart of the Flatiron District. The design, like the cuisine, is a clever combination of  French and Japanese style and culture. The lighting is an eclectic mix of theatrical fixtures, exposed incandescent lamps and chic decorative chandeliers and candelabras. The lighting effect is dramatic and fanciful and inspired by Mihoko's background as a classically trained ballerina and costume designer.

 All images used with permission from Bruno Borrione. 

Stokes Architecture, completed 2011

Located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia in a formerly abandoned industrial building, Frankford Hall is a modern German beer garden. Stokes architecture chose to celebrate the buildings existing textures and focus on the rough exposed brick and industrial elements. The lighting design is simple and appropriate to the building's character and aesthetic. Factory pendants, industrial era light fixtures and strung cantina lights occur throughout and connect the interior and exterior with warm incandescent light.

All images used with permission from Stokes Architecture.

David Ashen, completed 2003

David Ashen designed a chic update to the infamous Limelight nightclub. The monumental former church was transformed into a contemporary nighttime playground with a mixture of intimate rooms, dance floors and VIP lounges tucked lofted in the rafters. The lighting was designed to create an ethereal place where music and dancing could be worshiped. Architectural lighting highlights the Gothic envelope and illuminates the modern architectural insertions. Kinetic theatrical lighting was designed as a flexible programmable layer to transform the space with each unique performance.

 All images used with permission from John Horner. 

Marshall & Agriam Design Studio, completed 2011

Route Six is a modern take on a classic coastal New England restaurant. The space includes an outdoor courtyard with a rustic white-washed wooden exterior, while the interior is wrapped in window panes and display cabinets housing nautical curiosities. The lighting approach for the space reinforces the modern classic design. Fully integrated architectural lighting highlights the interiors of the curio displays and bar and wall textures while whimsical custom decorative light fixtures float throughout.

All images used with permission from Jim Graham Photography.