Downtown Cary Park

Section Award, Outdoor Lighting

Downtown Cary Park is a transformative seven-acre civic landscape that redefines the relationship between architecture, nature, and community through a layered, highly responsive lighting design. Envisioned over more than two decades as a catalyst for downtown revitalization, the park weaves recreation, performance, and ecological stewardship into a cohesive public destination that welcomes visitors of all ages year round.

La Padrona

Honorable Mention, Interior Lighting

The lighting design at La Padrona supports a richly layered interior that draws inspiration from classic Italian villas and mid-century elegance. Designed to complement the interior’s rich and bold material palette—featuring Calacatta viola marble, deep merlot wall tones, and walnut accents—the lighting emphasizes the architectural warmth of the space. Throughout both levels of the restaurant, select materials are highlighted to enhance contrast while creating a visual rhythm that weaves the lighting into the ornamentation of the space.

15 Necco Street

Honorable Mention, Exterior Lighting

The Fort Point Channel, which has witnessed Boston develop over the years, right from the historic Tea Party, connects several prominent structures across it. A new corporate headquarters emerges with a front-row seat to the river. Although contemporary, it includes elements of color and architectural features that pay respect to the subtle brick-laden facades of the neighborhood. Due to its height and location, the facade is visible across many vantage points, which provided for a lighting design challenge that not only celebrated a new landmark but also respected the neighborhood and the river.

University of Pennsylvania Vagelos Laboratory for Energy, Science & Technology

Honorable Mention, Interior Lighting

A gateway to campus, this advanced research laboratory supports scientific rigor, user comfort, and energy efficiency through a lighting design rooted in sustainability. Achieving LEED Platinum certification, the project integrates detailed daylighting analysis in collaboration with the architect and sustainability engineer. Custom sunshades along the east and west façades modulate solar gain while drawing daylight deep into laboratories, offices, and social spaces, reducing reliance on electric lighting and enhancing occupant well-being.

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