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Architectural Lighting Design Experts NYC
Focus Lighting is an award-winning architectural lighting design firm headquartered in New York City. Our approach prioritizes experiential design, believing that lighting concepts are best understood through visual demonstration rather than written description. With studios located in Harlem, we invite clients to schedule personalized visits to explore our creative process and portfolio. Our team specializes in transforming spaces through innovative lighting solutions tailored to diverse architectural contexts. From hotels and museums to residential and commercial environments, we deliver projects that emphasize functionality and aesthetic impact.Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition across the design industry. By maintaining a client-centric philosophy, we ensure each project reflects the unique vision and requirements of our collaborators. Our expertise spans both interior and exterior lighting design, integrating technical precision with artistic sensibility. Through strategic partnerships and in-house capabilities, we provide comprehensive lighting solutions for new constructions and renovations alike.
Services
Architectural Lighting Design
Hotel Lighting Solutions
Museum Illumination
Residential Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Retail Space Lighting
Entertainment Venue Lighting
Light Art Installations
Highlights and features
- Award-winning architectural lighting expertise since 2005
- Portfolio spanning 15+ hotel brands including 1 Hotels
- Specialized museum and monument lighting experience
- In-house team of certified lighting designers
- Proven track record with complex exterior lighting projects
Services
Architectural Lighting Design
We create customized lighting solutions that enhance architectural features while maintaining functional requirements. Our team develops illumination concepts that balance aesthetics with practicality for both interior and exterior spaces. Projects include comprehensive lighting plans that integrate with building systems and meet safety standards.
Hotel Lighting Solutions
Our hotel lighting designs create immersive environments that enhance guest experiences while meeting operational needs. We specialize in hospitality lighting that combines ambiance with functionality across lobbies, guest rooms, and amenity spaces. Our portfolio includes luxury hotels and boutique properties.
Museum Illumination
We develop lighting strategies that protect artifacts while optimizing visibility for museum exhibits. Our solutions balance conservation requirements with dramatic presentation techniques. Projects include historical monuments and interactive science centers.
People
Edwin Allen
Lighting Designer
Specializes in hospitality lighting with 12 years of experience creating ambiance for luxury hotels and restaurants.
Brett Andersen
Senior Designer
Focuses on exterior lighting solutions with expertise in urban landscape illumination and architectural feature highlighting.
Maria Bevilacqua
Project Manager
Coordinates complex lighting installations across multiple states, ensuring technical specifications meet design vision.
Questions
What types of projects does Focus Lighting handle?
We specialize in architectural lighting for hotels, museums, residential buildings, retail spaces, and entertainment venues.
Do you work on both interior and exterior lighting?
Yes, our expertise covers both interior and exterior lighting design for commercial and residential properties.
Can I visit your New York studio?
Studio visits are available by appointment with advance scheduling through our contact information.
Do you manufacture lighting fixtures?
We are a design firm and do not manufacture fixtures, but we specify appropriate lighting products for each project.
What areas do you serve?
While based in NYC, we work on projects across the US including Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Miami.
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Reviews (5)
Karen Stone
Jun 03, 2021
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As Director of Design, Knoll, Inc, I have had the pleasure to engage Focus Lighting as our lighting consultant for Knoll Showrooms worldwide. Always a successful end result, on deadline and on budget no matter the size of the project. Recognized most recently and congratulated by the Knoll Exec Team for their excellent lighting design work on the Knoll NY Showroom project designed by ARO and the Knoll Chicago Showroom designed by Gensler, the Focus Lighting team is tops both professionally and technically. I have had the opportunity to work directly with Focus on numerous Knoll projects over 2+ decades and have found their strong commitment, vast expertise and close attention to be unmatched.
Scott Sartiano
Mar 22, 2021
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As an owner operator I have never worked with anyone better. I worked with Focus on my 20K feet members club (Zero Bond) in NYC and it couldn't have been a better investment of time and money. Their diligence, timeliness, and attention to detail is second to none and shows in the finished product. I highly recommend them to any operators looking for help with lighting design and install
Samantha Goodrich
Feb 24, 2021
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I have worked with Focus Lighting for many years, collaborating on various hospitality projects for notable clients. The team at Focus is professional and knowledgeable, making the design process seamless from concept through construction. Given that lighting and ambiance play a key role in every design, I would highly recommend this firm to bring your vision to life.
Dillon Pranger
Feb 16, 2021
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I have worked with Focus Lighting since 2017 and return to them time and time again thanks to their professionalism and experience in the lighting industry. Not only have they been a pleasure to work with, but repeatedly offered unique and efficient solutions to our architectural lighting needs.
Susan Nugraha
Nov 02, 2020
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We are a large restaurant hospitality group and have worked with Focus Lighting (JP's studio especially) on more than 15 projects since 2013. Their attention to detail, hard work and assertiveness are qualities that are rare in consultants. Every project is infinitely better with them involved.
