International Association of Lighting Designers

Summary

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is a learned society of architectural lighting designers founded in 1969 and based in Chicago.[1][2]

International Association of Lighting Designers
AbbreviationIALD
Formation1969; 55 years ago (1969)
FoundersLesley Wheel et al.
PurposeArchitectural lighting design
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United States
Location
Coordinates41°53′25″N 87°38′03″W / 41.8904°N 87.6342°W / 41.8904; -87.6342
Membership (2021)
1,500
Official language
English
President
Andrea Hartranft
Immediate Past President
Mônica Luz Lobo
Treasurer
Brandon Thrasher
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Knowlton
Staff (2024)
6
Websiteiald.org Edit this at Wikidata
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History edit

In 1969, a group of lighting designers — including Ray Grenald and Howard Brandston — established the International Association of Lighting Designers.[4] At that time, all existing industry organizations were primarily focused on the science and engineering of lighting rather than the aesthetic design.[6]

One of the founding designers was Lesley Wheel.[3] Originally trained in theatrical lighting design, Wheel had become the first woman to start a career in architectural lighting design.[3] She later served as president of the IALD, and remained a fellow until her death in 2004.[3]

Partnerships edit

The IALD has partnered with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), and the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to promote sustainable lighting.[2][7][8] The IALD also maintains partnerships with the IES, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and other professional organizations to promote the industry and develop technical standards.[8]

Lobbying edit

On May 26, 2009, the IALD called upon its members to voice their disapproval of bill set for a vote the following day in the Texas House of Representatives.[9] A last-minute amendment to Texas House Bill 2649 would have required licensure (i.e. as an engineer, architect, landscape architect, or interior designer) to offer lighting-design services directly to the public in Texas.[9] The proposed legislation was successfully defeated.[9]

The IALD International Lighting Design Awards edit

The IALD International Lighting Design Awards (IALD Awards) is an industry awards program recognizing excellence in architectural lighting design bestowed by the IALD. Held annually, the IALD Awards have been granted to lighting designers and design firms since 1983.[10]

Project Submission edit

Design firms submit entries for projects that meet specific eligibility requirements through the IALD website. A panel of volunteer judges reviews all accepted entries through two rounds of blind judging (no knowledge of the submitting firm or individual designers on the project).

Judging and Scoring edit

Advancement from the first to the second round is based on evaluating the entry’s submitted short brief and a single-page poster of chosen project images. During the second round, those advancing projects are scored by each judge based on a set of ten discipline criteria. Total averaged scores from the second round (which will range from 0 to 105 points) determine the winners for the year. There is no minimum or maximum number of awards granted.

Awards Granted edit

IALD Awards of Excellence (scoring above 88) and IALD Awards of Merit (scoring between 80 and 87.999) are based on points earned for technical and aesthetic design achievement. Recognition in the form of an IALD Special Citation may be given for a particularly innovative aspect of a project's lighting design. The IALD Radiance Award for Excellence in Lighting Design, the top honor of the IALD International Lighting Design Awards, is presented to the project that is judged among all submissions to be the year’s finest example of lighting design excellence (based on the highest point score).[11]

Past Award Winners edit

Year IALD Award of Excellence Winners (Radiance Winner in bold) IALD Award of Merit Winners
2022 (39th)[12]
  • Tillotson Design Associates for David Rubenstein Forum, University of Chicago
  • Arup and Jill Anholt Studio for Sea Change in Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver
  • Qlab Sp. z o.o. for Piłsudski Bridge in Kraków
  • CosmoC Lighting for Lun-Ping Cultural Landscape Park Pavilion in Taoyuan, Taiwan
  • Brandston Partnership for Chongqing Qiansimen Sales Center in Chongqing
  • Brandston Partnership for Shanghai Rock Bund in Shanghai
  • Ning Field Lighting Design Corp for Jiaxing Train Station in Jiaxing, Zhejiang
  • RDesign International Lighting for Guangming Culture and Art Center in Shenzhen
  • Michela Mezzavilla reMM Lighting Design + MMAS Lighting Design for Xapo Bank Hall in Gibraltar
  • Eleftheria Deko & Associates Lighting Design for Acropolis of Athens and Monuments in Athens
  • Speirs Major for BIO4, Amagerværket in Copenhagen
2021 (38th)[13]
  • Glint Lighting Design for Chongqing Changshou Sales Gallery
  • LICHT (In-house lighting studio at ICRAVE) and HLB Lighting Design for The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Light Concept for Sharjah Mosque in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Lighting Design International for Harrods Fine Dining in London, England
  • Lighting Planners Associates for Takanawa Gateway Station
  • L'Observatoire International for Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
  • Oculus Light Studio for Nitro in Seattle, WA USA
  • School of Architecture, Tsinghua University and One Lighting Associates (Beijing) for Wang Jing Memorial Hall in Songyang
  • Schuler Shook for 25 E Washington Lobby in Chicago, IL, USA
  • Schuler Shook for 600 West Chicago Lobby Renovation in Chicago, IL, USA
  • Schuler Shook for CME Group in Chicago, IL USA
  • Schuler Shook for WEGO Lighting Design Co., Ltd. for Starbucks Reserve® Tianjin Riverside 66 Flagship Store
  • WORKTECHT & Co. for The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
2020 (37th)[16]
2019 (36th)[17]
2018 (35th)[18]
  • ÅF Lighting for Story Wall Eskilstuna Eskilstuna, Sweden
  • ÅF Lighting for The Svindersvik Bridge Stockholm, Sweden
  • Arup for Mathematics: The Winton Gallery, Science Museum London, England UK
  • Creative Lighting Design & Engineering, LLC for The Ghost Train Shorewood, WI USA
  • Electrolight for The Urchin, Westfield Chermside, Brisbane
  • Foster + Partners for Apple Michigan Avenue, Chicago
  • KGM Architectural Lighting for Hyundai Capital Convention Hall, Seoul
  • Lighting Design International for Oxford Street Estate in London, England
2017 (34th)[19]
2016 (33rd)[20]
  • Arup for Fulton Center and Sky Reflector-Net
  • Cooley Monato Studio for NBCUniversal Lobby and Mezzanine Restoration in New York, NY
  • Electrolight for Sake, Double Bay in Double Bay, Australia
  • The Flaming Beacon for Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort in Sanya, China
  • Iris Associates Inc for Tokyu Harvest Club Kyoto Takagamine & Viala in Kyoto, Japan
  • Iwai Lumimedia Design for The Heisei Chishinkan Wing of the Kyoto National Museum: Façade
  • Lighting Planners Associates for Aman Tokyo
  • Lighting Planners Associates for “Minna No Mori” Gifu Media Cosmos in Gifu, Japan*
  • Steensen Varming for Australian War Memorial
  • Toh Design for FARMUS Kijimadaira in Nagano, Japan
  • WORKTECHT CORPORATION for The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
  • Zeve Muhendislik ve Aydinlatma San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. for Kirikkale Merkez Nur Mosque in Kirikkale, Turkey
2015 (32nd)[21]
2014 (31st)[22]
  • Speirs Major for 'In Lumine Tuo' Dom Tower, Dom Church and Dom Square in Utrecht, The Netherlands
  • Akari+Design Associates for Branz Koshien in Nishimiya, Japan
  • Biad Zheng Jianwei Lighting Studio for Hanjie Wanda Plaza in Hubei, China
  • Maurice Brill Lighting Design Ltd for Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
  • Lighteam for Memorial to the Victims of Violence in Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Tillotson Design Associates for Red Bull Music Academy in New York
  • Sean O’Connor Lighting for Venture Capital Office Building in Menlo Park, CA USA
  • Electrolight for 171 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
  • Oculus Lighting Studio for AKA Beverly Hills
  • Izumi Yayoshi Lighting Design Co Ltd for Centennial Anniversary Hall in Sensuicho, Fukuoka, Japan
  • Mindseye for St Moritz Church in Augsburg, Germany
  • Studio 1Thousand for Starlight in New York
2013 (30th)[23]
2012 (29th)
  • DPA Lighting Design for Harrow School Chapel Harrow, Middlesex, England
  • forlights for Hatoya 3 Bldg Tokyo, Japan
  • Lighting Planners Associates Inc for St Regis Osaka
  • Focus Lighting for Yotel New York
  • Randy Burkett Lighting Design Inc for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Washington
  • Smithgroup JJR for Chandler City Hall Exterior Chandler, AZ USA
2011 (28th)
2010 (27th)[24]
2009 (26th)[25]
2008 (25th)[26]
2007 (24th)[27]
  • Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design, Inc. for 7 World Trade Center New York
  • LichtVision GmbH for Berlin Main Station, Underground Platforms & Shopping Areas
  • Derek Porter Studio for Greenville Liberty Bridge
  • Gilberto Franco, Carlos Fortes for Luz Railway Station, Museum of the Portuguese Language São Paulo
  • Licht Kunst Licht AG for Uniqa Tower Vienna, Austria
  • Lighting Planners Associates Inc. for Changi Airport, Terminal 2 Upgrade
  • Pamela Hull Wilson for The Blue Pool House Dallas
  • pfarré lighting design for Public Passage Munich, Germany
  • Sachi Takanaga for Residential Lobby, Diana Garden Hiroo Tokyo, Japan
  • Sachs Morgan Studio for Temple -El New York
  • Sean O'Connor Associates for Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
  • Yarnell Associates, LLC for UMB Bank, Shawnee Branch
2006 (23rd)[28]
2005 (22nd)[29]
  • Archingegno for Adotta, Vicenza, Italy
  • Architecture & Light for Stone & Youngberg, San Francisco
  • Artecluminotecnia for Restoration of Paseo del Ovalo, Teruel, Spain
  • Auviz Lumina Plano Pt for Monumen Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design for Frost Bank Tower, Austin, TX
  • Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design for Pier 1 Imports Headquarters, Fort Worth, TX
  • dpa lighting consultants for Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece
  • dpa lighting design for Bullring WCs, Birmingham, England
  • Fisher Marantz Stone for Jubilee Church, Rome, Italy
  • Focus Lighting for Carlos Miele, New York, NY
  • Focus Lighting for Semiramis Hotel, Athens, Greece
  • Light this! Architectural Theatrical Lighting Design for Montage, Inc., Boston, MA
  • Roger Narboni for Rio–Antirrio Bridge, Corinth Gulf, Greece
  • Schuler Shook for DeVos Performance Hall Renovation, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Visual Terrain for Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, near Palm Springs, CA
2004 (21st) [30]
  • Architectural Lighting Design Taipei, Taiwan for CKS International Airport, Terminal 1 Lighting Renovation, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
  • Fisher Marantz Stone for MetLife Building, New York
  • Maurice Brill Lighting Design for Finsbury Avenue Square, London
  • Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design for Brown Fine Arts Center at Smith College, Northampton, MA
  • L-Plan Lighting Design for Post Tower, Bonn, Germany
  • Lichtplanung for BMW Group Autocenter, Munich
  • The Lighting Practice for Galleria Mall Renovation and Expansion, Houston Texas
2003 (20th)[31]
2002 (19th)[32]
  • Randy Burkett Lighting Design for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Gateway Arch St. Louis, MO, USA
  • Focus Lighting for Morimoto Restaurant Philadelphia
  • James Carpenter Design Associates, Inc., Tanteri Associates for Luminous Arc for San Diego Convention Center
  • Johnson Schwinghammer Lighting Consultants for Qiora Store and Spa Madison Avenue, New York
  • Johnson Schwinghammer Lighting Design for MoMa Design Store, SoHo New York
2001 (18th)[33]
2000 (17th)[34]
1999 (16th)[35][36]
1998 (15th)[37]
  • Fisher Marantz Renfro Stone for Miho Museum Shigaraki, Japan

Special Citation edit

2021
  • Expolight for Boulevard of Arts in Dnipro, Ukraine “Use of Lighting Technology for Creative Engagement”
  • Speirs Major for K11 Art and Cultural Centre in Hong Kong “Lighting Façade Integration as a Seamless Architecture Element”
2020
  • Lam Partners for Boston City Hall Renovation
  • Thurlow Small, Inc. for Rain in Washington, DC USA
2018
  • Skira for Roundabout Pula in Croatia "Collaborating on An Iconic Civic Landmark"
  • RTLD Lighting Design for Sir Joan Ibiza in Spain "Synergy of Light and Material"
2016
  • Ramboll Lighting for Wall of Dreams in Valby, Denmark "Social Involvement Expressed Through Light"
2015
  • Claudia Paz Lighting Studio for Light Garden, Lima, Peru "Provoking Interactive Play in a Social Context"
2014
  • artec3 for BruumRuum! in Barcelona, Spain "Intuitive, Interactive Lighting Experience"
  • Asa studio for Dragon Bridge in Da Nang City, Vietnam "Whimsical, Well-Crafted Multimedia Experience Communicating National + Religious Identity"
  • Lightdesign Inc for Light for NICU at Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital in Nagoya, Japan "Highly Responsive Design for Delicate Needs of a Critical Care Environment"
  • Uchihara Creative Lighting Design Inc for Wall Illumination Fantasy of Piole Himeji "Elegant Integration of Indirect Dynamic Lighting"

See also edit

Notable members edit

Related organizations edit

References edit

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  2. ^ a b c "International Association of Lighting Designers". ASE.org. Alliance to Save Energy. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Paid Notice: Deaths – Wheel, Lesley". New York Times. April 8, 2004. p. A-27. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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External links edit

  • Official website