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Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. For over 20 years Light Projects has been designing innovative lighting concepts and providing full-service lighting designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. Experts in both day and nighttime light experiences, resulting in spectacular creative visions with light offering safety, beauty, and sustainability. Infrastructure + Bridges < Previous Next > Photos: Grimshaw Architects MTA Enhanced Station Initiative Location New York, NY Client New York City Transit, The MTA Team Grimshaw, Arup, Page, Ayres Cowley Architects New York’s century-old subway lines transport millions of residents and visitors between 472 stations, across all five boroughs daily. To improve user experience, 33 subway stations were slated to be renovated in 2015-2019. Led by the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT), the ESI Program was a major investment in MTA infrastructure. Arup was ESI’s Program Facilitator tasked to develop the bridging and bid documents, oversee the architectural and engineering design, scheduling, cost, construction packaging, and procurement of all program work MTA desired to counteract the dim, worn-out atmosphere of the stations. Leni Schwendinger was involved in the initial envisioning process with Grimshaw Architects. She then led the Arup lighting design group, while working closely with Arup’s infrastructure department and wider design team. Efforts for historic station lighting were completed with Page Ayres Cowley Architects. The Arup lighting team scope ranged from extremely specialized technical requirements to illumination of creative architectural and wayfinding additions for the newly envisioned stations. The design consisted of conversion to LED, redesign, and reconsideration of illumination systems. It focused on perceptually "raising the roof" of the compressed underground experience with uplights into the rounded ceiling vaults. The design team focused on an atmosphere of crisp passageways and to complement physical attributes such as new finishes, public art, glass balustrades, and other upgrades. A prominent station will be the site of a major light-art installation throughout the mezzanine area. Schwendinger led the effort to create a canvas for the winning artist. After the bridging document phase, the lighting group joined design-build teams to ensure that the lighting concepts were adhered to. MTA’s design-build efforts are focused on refreshed identity, visual comfort, and better wayfinding, among other amenities, to enhance New Yorkers' everyday lives.

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. For over 20 years Light Projects has been designing innovative lighting concepts and providing full-service lighting designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. Experts in both day and nighttime light experiences, resulting in spectacular creative visions with light offering safety, beauty, and sustainability. Landscape + Parks < Previous Next > Photo: Eduard Hueber / Archphoto Image: Leni Schwendinger Light Projects HtO Toronto Harbourfront Parks Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Client The City of Toronto Team Janet Rosenberg + Associates, Claude Cormier Architectes Paysagistes, Hariri Pontarini Architects, Stantec HtO Harbourfront Park in Toronto was envisioned as a connection between downtown and Lake Ontario. Sustainable design principles were incorporated at every level and include waterfront accessibility, enhanced connections to the city, forward-thinking ecological design, integrated public art, and lighting design. The park design by Claude Cormier and Janet Rosenberg and Associates is a series of experiences including the roadside connection, floating dunes, and finally, by the harbor, a tiered esplanade reaching into the water. During the day visitors are drawn to the water. At night, the focus shifts toward the sparkling backdrop of the city. A moonlight effect is layered with color accents to create an after-dark living theatre in the dunes. Underwater illumination gives the appearance of a floating park. “We call the design HtO,” noted the landscape architects, “because it proposes a new chemistry between Toronto and the waterfront - a fundamental change in the relationship.” The project is cited for its innovative waterfront transformation.

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. LANDSCAPES + PARKS Photo: Barrett Doherty Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park Phase II LOCATION: Queens, NY, U.S. CLIENT: NYC Economic Development Corp TEAM: Arup, SWA/Thomas Balsley, Weiss/Manfredi Architects Continue North Embarcadero Vision Project (NEVP) LOCATION: San Diego, California, U.S. CLIENT: Port of San Diego TEAM: Project Design Consultants, Civitas, Spurlock Poirier Continue Zaryadye Park LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CLIENT: City of Moscow TEAM: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Hargreaves, Citymakers, Mobility in Chain, Buro Happold, Arup Continue The Park LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. CLIENT: MGM Resorts International TEAM: !MELK, Marnell Architecture, Cooper Robertson & Partners, Arup Continue HtO Toronto Harbourfront Parks LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada CLIENT: The City of Toronto TEAM: Janet Rosenberg + Associates, Claude Cormier Architectes Paysagistes, Hariri Pontarini Architects, Stantec Continue Jiading Park LOCATION: Jiading, China CLIENT: Shanghai Jiading New City Development Company, Ltd. TEAM: Sasaki Continue

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. SMART LIGHTING CLIENTS Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry: Planners Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Business Improvement Districts Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry: Planners Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Business Improvement Districts Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry: Planners Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Business Improvement Districts Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry: Planners Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Business Improvement Districts Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry: Planners Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Business Improvement Districts To launch the Capital District Smart Lighting Guidebook project, your NightSeeing™ tour was a unique and illuminating experience. As a transportation planner, it was the first time I looked at light and its function as part of the urban form and transportation system. I now think about light as a design and safety tool, and plan to use what I’ve learned in future transportation planning initiatives. –– Client The union of energy saving, responsive technologies, ownership of data and infrastructure is an ongoing debate. Issues of public space equity and social cohesion is in flux. We navigate these challenges with you. City night innovation starts with street lighting conversion to low-wattage, long-life LED which in turn boosts your city’s contribution to sustainability by reducing energy consumption and helps the economy by saving costs for replacements and maintenance. Beyond the basics of energy and cost-saving opportunities to enable streamlined government services, increase community involvement in civic design, and create enhanced nighttime placemaking are activated by our expert – and thoughtful – approach to smart technologies. Leni Schwendinger’s team is galvanized to assist cities to assess and strategize their next move to innovative lighting. DOWNLOAD EXAMPLES: Municipal Smart City Street Light Conversion & Evolving Technology Guidebook Guidebook Extract: Decision-Making Roadmap (high resolution) Learn More

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. INTERNATIONAL NIGHTTIME DESIGN INITIATIVE International Nighttime Design Initiative (NTD) www.nighttimedesign.org Together let’s learn to apply our nighttime design systems, as we have done globally, to enhance safety, economic development, and walkability to your neighborhoods. The International Nighttime Design Initiative (NTD) is a consortium of interdisciplinary experts convening, researching and piloting innovative methods of design for urban enclaves after-dark. Combined with urban lighting, our future advocacy hubs will holistically transform the way cities operate after sun down, by increasing civil, cultural and social interactions into the night hours. Projects by the Initiative have included include Smart Lighting Guidance for New York State, developing innovative pilots with think-tank, New Urban Mobility, and conference presentations about essential night-workers needs for welcoming and safe nighttime design. CLIENTS Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry Architects and Planners Transportation Engineers Urban Designers Lighting Designers Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Department of Public Health Urban Researchers/ Academia –Mark Burton Lighting Urban Communities International (LUCI) “LUCI recently commissioned Leni to compile a report about the state of the field of urban lighting in the U.S. The report submitted by Leni is excellent. It showcases her curiosity and her expertise on the topic. It uncovers interesting differences in nighttime lighting values and governance between European cities and those in America. We are looking forward to continuing our collaborations with Leni on this research."

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. CONTACT We welcome and value opportunities for collaboration! How did you hear about us?* Subject* Send We look forward to learning more about your project! GET IN TOUCH! leni@lslp.net 41 Union Square West, Suite 619 New York, NY 10003

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. AWARDS SELECTED QUEENS BOROUGH HALL MUNICIPAL GARAGE Queens, NY Design-Build Institute of America's 2024 National Award of Merit JIADING PARK Shanghai, China · American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Honor Award, Urban Design SMART EVERYDAY NIGHTTIME DESIGN Cartagena, Colombia · Arup’s Global Research Award, Societal Impact TRIPLE BRIDGE GATEWAY Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New York, U.S. · Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lumen Citation Transformation of an Urban Environment 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 NEVP (North Embarcadero Vision Project) San Diego, California, U.S. · American Institute of Architects (AIA) Urban Design, Honor Award DREAMING IN COLOR Seattle, Washington, U.S. · American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) General Design Award of Excellence · Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lumen Award 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 THE PARK Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. · Architectural Lighting Magazine Best Use of Color, Award HTO TORONTO HARBOURFRONT PARKS Toronto, Ontario, Canada · American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Honor Award 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 ELIZABETH A. SACKLER CENTER FOR FEMINIST ART Brooklyn Museum, New York, U.S. · American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Award, New York Chapter FLATBUSH AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTERPLAN Brooklyn, New York, U.S. · Public Design Commission of the City of New York Award for Excellence in Design QUEENS PLAZA BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Queens, New York, U.S. · American Institute of Architects (AIA) Merit Design Award, New York Chapter 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

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. NIGHTSEEING™ CLIENTS Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry Architects and Planners Landscape Architects Urban Designers Lighting Designers Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Tourist Board Business Improvement Districts Architecture/Engineer/Construction Industry Architects and Planners Landscape Architects Urban Designers Lighting Designers Municipalities Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Planning Department of Sustainability Tourist Board Business Improvement Districts I had the pleasure to participate in Leni's important "wake-up call" on how we want to develop our cities in the future. Leni brought up many important questions and leaves us in new light. Great work, looking forward to more! –– NightSeeing™ attendee (Times Square) Despite the Covid-induced constraints of a Zoom talk, through a virtual 'walk' through the City of London Leni was still able to artfully show the fundamental importance and advantages of night to our sense of place and understanding of our urban surrounds. –– Virtual NightSeeing™ attendee (London) Book an Online Tour www.nightseeing.net Light Projects and NightSeeing™ together comprise a platform for locally engaged, inspiring nights. By identifying the needs and wants of your constituents we drill down to the real needs of nighttime lighting so that community gets on board. Districts undergoing improvements often neglect 50% of the 24-hour day. The hours between dusk and dawn can be a concern – for safety, lack of activity (dead zones) or too much activity (bars and late-night noise). Our job is to work with stakeholders solve these challenges. NightSeeing™, Navigate Your Luminous City, is a staged program in one, two or three parts Walking: raise awareness and elevate the vocabulary of light, Workshopping: build consensus for future nighttime objectives Strategizing: develop an action plan to implement local night and light projects Leni takes your audience through an immersive LightWalk experience, decoding the shadows twinkling lights of the city to open minds and hearts to the potential of your urban night.

Leni Schwendinger Light Projects is a renowned US-based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. FUSING ART + URBAN DESIGN WITH LIGHT Urban dwellers and the city spaces they inhabit during the after-dark hours deserve distinct planning and design approaches. Leni Schwendinger Light Projects offers expert services from creative concepts to full-service lighting designs that optimize nighttime experiences, resulting in safety, beauty, and sustainability. Learn More Participate in our luminous world. Don't be shy – get in touch for advisory and design services: Lighting Design for Public Space and Infrastructure Smart Lighting and Smart Cities Advisory Solving Urban Nighttime Issues Remote Educational Presentations Campus Architects, Planners and Operations Make an appointment to discuss your project Submit

Light Projects by Leni Schwendinger is the #1 US based professional lighting studio serving global clients. Over 20 years of designing innovative lighting concepts, providing full-service light designs that optimize city, urban, and public spaces. URBAN LIGHTING TRANSFORMS PLACES AFTER SUNSET KEY S ERVICES Pre-Design Discovery Existing Conditions Audit Community Engagement through NightSeeing ™ Lighting Design Phases CONCEPT SCOPE - Develop concepts to enhance landscape and architectural design themes - Basis of Design Report (Schematic) - Review and Comment (Final Design) - Site Commissioning FULL-SERVICE SCOPE - Concept through Construction Documents - Site Commissioning HIGHLY QUALIFIED WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) DOWNLOADS NY STATE WBE CERTIFICATION NY CITY WBE CERTIFICATION PORT AUTHORITY WBE CERTIFICATION DESIGN PRACTICE SERVICES DOCUMENT LENI SCHWENDINGER For more than 20 years, Leni’s exploration of light has evolved into a profound understanding of the medium, which informs her unique approach across a variety of genres, including infrastructure, landmarks and the ever-changing urban environment and inclusive of community engagement practice. Her work weaves the dramatic and playful possibilities of light onto the fabric of urban life, sparking an expansion of social interaction and activity in public gathering places. She is an expert in light planning, with clients in the U.S. such as Downtown Santa Monica, City of Saratoga Springs, 82nd Street Partnership (Queens), city councils in Australia and Colombia. Recent lighting design projects can be experienced at sites such as parks, subways and bridges for architects, engineers and landscape architects. Examples include the New York MTA Subway Refurbishment, Cleveland’s Little Italy transit head-house, Hunters Point South Park (NYC) and Mulberry Commons (New Jersey). She directs International Nighttime Design Initiative which is establishing an interdisciplinary profession. Projects for the Initiative include Smart Lighting Guidance for New York State and developing innovative pilots with think-tank, New Urban Mobility.  Around the world, for a decade, people have joined in the NightSeeing™ Navigate Your Luminous City program. These “LightWalks” have been conducted in New York City, Seattle and Portland, US; London, UK; Bogota, CO; Prague, CZ; Sydney, AU; to name a few metropolitan locations. Now, an internationally in-demand speaker, Schwendinger is considered a pioneer and authority on urban lighting and infrastructure. She is the recipient of numerous professional awards and global media coverage. Her prestigious fellowships include affiliations with Visiting Research Fellow at the London School of Economics, Design Trust for Public Space (NYC) and Urban Design Forum.