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
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