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Historic LA Beaux Arts Architecture Restoration

Built in 1912, Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) boasts beautiful Beaux Arts architecture. Francis Krahe and Associates, along with Levin & Associates Architects, worked to renovate the exterior of the historic LA building while keeping the historic character intact.

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LA Historic Landmark Renovation: Tower Theatre

Francis Krahe & Associates provided the complete interior and exterior lighting design for the major transformation of this historic landmark by architects Foster + Partners in collaboration with Gruen Associates.

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820 Liberty Avenue Illuminating Transformation

820 Liberty Avenue is testament to the changing times of downtown Pittsburgh. The restored brick façade and decorative stone details bring a revitalized and uplifting presence to Liberty Avenue.

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Be WELL for the Equinox

An equinox is when the plane of the Earth's equator passes through the geometric center of the sun's disk. There is equal night and equal day.

We welcome this news of a change of seasons. We also welcome the news of one of our design team members, Lindsay Stefans, on becoming a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP).

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Architectural Lighting Innovations

Five years ago, we anticipated that the advance of LED technology and concurrent developments in materials science, interconnectivity, and media technology would revolutionize the lighting industry and offer new opportunities for design.

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Alone Together

Light can comfort us indoors and outside. Light can lift your mood. Read a contribution from one of our lighting designers in Thrive Global :

Small Ways to Keep Your Spirits Up When The Temperatures Drop

These joy triggers can bring you a sense of warmth and positivity no matter how dreary things look outside.

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