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AWARDS 

SELECTED

JIADING PARK

Shanghai, China

· American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Honor Award, Urban Design

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SMART EVERYDAY NIGHTTIME DESIGN

Cartagena, Colombia

· Arup’s Global Research Award, Societal Impact

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TRIPLE BRIDGE GATEWAY

Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New York, U.S.
· Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
Lumen Citation Transformation of an Urban Environment

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1111 LINCOLN ROAD

Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.

· American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Award of Excellence, Florida Chapter

· American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Award of Excellence, Miami Chapter

· Beautification Award, City of Miami Beach

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NEVP (North Embarcadero Vision Project)

San Diego, California, U.S.

· American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Urban Design, Honor Award

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DREAMING IN COLOR

Seattle, Washington, U.S.

· American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

General Design Award of Excellence

· Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

Lumen Award

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TIMES SQUARE PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION

New York, New York, U.S.

· American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Merit Award

· New York Design Awards, DRIVEN x DESIGN

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THE PARK

Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

· Architectural Lighting Magazine

Best Use of Color, Award

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HTO TORONTO HARBOURFRONT PARKS

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

· American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Honor Award

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CONEY ISLAND PARACHUTE JUMP

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

· Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

NYC Citation Honor Award

· American Council of Engineering Companies of NY (ACEC)

Engineering Excellence, Gold Award in Structural Systems

· Lucy G Moses Preservation Award

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ELIZABETH A. SACKLER CENTER FOR FEMINIST ART

Brooklyn Museum, New York, U.S. 

· American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Design Award, New York Chapter

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FLATBUSH AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTERPLAN

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
· Public Design Commission of the City of New York

Award for Excellence in Design

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QUEENS PLAZA BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Queens, New York, U.S.
· American Institute of Architects (AIA) 

Merit Design Award, New York Chapter

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WATER ABOVE WATER

Glasgow, Scotland 

· Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

Lumen Merit Award for Civic Service & Education

· Citation from the International Illuminating Awards

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Aiany, Leni Schwendinger, Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, Urban lighting Design, Urban Design Lighting, Nighttime Design, reative concepts to full-service lighting designs, Creative Urban Lighting, Nighttime Design, Light Projects, how does a city find the best lighting designer, night safety with lighting, innovative city public spaces, innovative Urban public spaces, lighting designs that optimize nighttime experiences, sustainable Urban public spaces, creative public spaces, outdoor light at "night" for walkability, creative city ideas, how can we fix our boring "downtown" at night, city strategies for exciting nights, infrastructure lighting, landmarks lighting, urban environment lighting, lighting design, International Nighttime Design Initiative, lightwalks, Urban Design Forum.
SEGD, Leni Schwendinger, Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, Urban lighting Design, Urban Design Lighting, Nighttime Design, reative concepts to full-service lighting designs, Creative Urban Lighting, Nighttime Design, Light Projects, how does a city find the best lighting designer, night safety with lighting, innovative city public spaces, innovative Urban public spaces, lighting designs that optimize nighttime experiences, sustainable Urban public spaces, creative public spaces, outdoor light at "night" for walkability, creative city ideas, how can we fix our boring "downtown" at night, city strategies for exciting nights, infrastructure lighting, landmarks lighting, urban environment lighting, lighting design, International Nighttime Design Initiative, lightwalks, Urban Design Forum.
NY Construction, Leni Schwendinger, Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, Urban lighting Design, Urban Design Lighting, Nighttime Design, reative concepts to full-service lighting designs, Creative Urban Lighting, Nighttime Design, Light Projects, how does a city find the best lighting designer, night safety with lighting, innovative city public spaces, innovative Urban public spaces, lighting designs that optimize nighttime experiences, sustainable Urban public spaces, creative public spaces, outdoor light at "night" for walkability, creative city ideas, how can we fix our boring "downtown" at night, city strategies for exciting nights, infrastructure lighting, landmarks lighting, urban environment lighting, lighting design, International Nighttime Design Initiative, lightwalks, Urban Design Forum.
Building Design and Construction, Leni Schwendinger, Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, Urban lighting Design, Urban Design Lighting, Nighttime Design, reative concepts to full-service lighting designs, Creative Urban Lighting, Nighttime Design, Light Projects, how does a city find the best lighting designer, night safety with lighting, innovative city public spaces, innovative Urban public spaces, lighting designs that optimize nighttime experiences, sustainable Urban public spaces, creative public spaces, outdoor light at "night" for walkability, creative city ideas, how can we fix our boring "downtown" at night, city strategies for exciting nights, infrastructure lighting, landmarks lighting, urban environment lighting, lighting design, International Nighttime Design Initiative, lightwalks, Urban Design Forum.
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       Sasaki recently won an Honor Award in Urban Design from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for their pioneering work on Jiading Park in Shanghai. The 70 hectare (173 acre) park was recognized for its sustainable initiatives impacting both the environment and the surrounding community, and has become the social and recreational hub of Jiading District. Leni Schwendinger Light Projects worked closely with Sasaki on the visitors’ nighttime experience. The lighting design creatively solved several challenges including mirroring distinct pathway designs during late hours and providing a dark conservation area for wildlife. Leni led the debate on safety for visitors vs. nurturing needs of nocturnal fauna, a discussion that continues to evolve to this day. Her commitment to providing safe and inspiring nighttime outdoor spaces greatly contributed to the success of the project as a 24/7 amenity. The Sasaki design team looks forward to working with Leni to explore creative lighting solutions on future projects."

–Michael Grove, Chair of Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Ecology, Sasaki

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