AKLD Lighting Design

What catches your eye first: the mosaic, the tabernacle, or the starry night ceiling? 🩵 💡 💫 Light in sacred spaces does more than illuminate. It inspires. ✨ It draws us in, quiets the noise, and makes room for contemplation. Designing the lighting for the chapel in the new Relevant Radio headquarters wasn’t just about getting it right technically... It was about honoring the feeling of the space. From the gentle glow around Our Lady to the stars above, every detail invites you to pause, look a little longer, and reflect. 🙏   #AKLDlighting #LightingDesign #ArchitecturalLighting #RelevantRadio #JNKAarchitects #HouseofWorship Jaeger Nickola Kuhlman & Associates, Ltd Architects Anne Kustner Haser, CLD, IALD, IES, LEED AP  

Our own Anne Kustner joined lighting experts Carla Bukalski and Andrea Wilkerson for an insightful panel at #LEDucation2025, discussing critical maintainability challenges in lighting design. One key issue that often goes overlooked? Driver lifespan. 💡“We all realize that drivers are the first thing to fail—the driver is now the new light bulb. Yet, driver life is rarely, if ever, noted on spec sheets. So, manufacturers, do you know your driver’s life expectancy?” - Anne Kustner Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation! If you were there, share your thoughts in the comments. Let's keep pushing for transparency and innovation in lighting. #SustainableLighting #LightingDesign #LightingInnovation #ArchitecturalLighting #Sustainability Anne Kustner Haser, CLD, IALD, IES, LEED AP Carla Bukalski, MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP Andrea Wilkerson

Behind every illuminated space is an in-depth collaboration with our clients. From carefully studying lighting angles to creating detailed mockups, each step is thoughtfully taken to ensure the final lighting enhances every texture, color, and emotion of the artwork. The result is more than just a gallery-like atmosphere; it's a personalized experience, intimately connected to our client's unique vision and love for art. #akldlighting #LightingDesign #InteriorDesign #ArchitecturalLighting #GalleryLighting

Join us for an insightful panel discussion at LEDucation 2025 on prioritizing maintainable lighting components. Such a vital discussion for driving sustainability, building trust, and ensuring long-term success!💡✨ #lightingdesign #LEDucation #Sustainability #futureprooflighting Carla Bukalski, MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP Andrea Wilkerson Anne Kustner Haser, CLD, IALD, IES, LEED AP

Spot the difference? 💡 A small tweak in lighting aiming transforms the outcome. Focusing and aiming the lights is the final, crucial step in every project. Once that’s done, the design truly comes to life, and the project is complete. It's all about refining the focus and making sure that the light lands exactly where it's meant to be. Here, a simple adjustment ensures that the artwork is beautifully lit, avoiding harsh hotspots and creating a balanced atmosphere. This is the power of thoughtful lighting design: small adjustments that make all the difference. #akldlighting #LightingDesign #BeforeAndAfter #ArchitecturalLighting 

From Vision to Reality! ✨ Swipe through to see how the lighting for the Beaver Creek Covered Bridge came to life! At AKLD, every project starts with a vision, and along the way we refine, tweak, and reimagine until every detail is just right. Today, we're sharing this project's journey. From the first conceptual sketch on paper to the final warm and welcoming result. Lighting design is all about the process. Great lighting doesn't just happen overnight. It starts with an idea, takes shape through sketches and renderings, and comes to life with plenty of fine-tuning. Which phase do you love seeing the most? Let us know in the comments! 💡👇 #LightingDesign #FromSketchToReality #DesignProcess #BehindTheScenes #BeaverCreek #SkiResort #VailResortCompany

Proud and grateful to be part of a project that beautifully blends past and present through thoughtful design. A heartfelt thank you to our partners for their trust and for recognizing the impact lighting has in bringing a vision like this to life! #lightingdesign #pastmeetspresent  #supperclub #timelessdesign #layeredlighting Modern Forms DMAC Architecture & Interiors

Huge congratulations to Lisa Bartlett and Anne Kustner on earning their Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) credential!🎉👏 Rain or shine, they are always leading the way to make every project exceptional. #LightingDesign #BestTeamEver #CertifiedLightingDesigner #CLD  Lisa Bartlett, IALD Anne Kustner Haser, CLD, IALD, IES, LEED AP

We’re thrilled to share that our own Mica Wang has officially become an IALD Professional Member! 🎉👏 This prestigious recognition reflects Mica’s dedication, creativity, and expertise in lighting design. Achieving IALD Professional status means meeting high-level industry standards, demonstrating design excellence, and shaping the future of our field. We couldn’t be prouder—congratulations, Mica! 💡 #AKLDlighting #LightingDesign #IALD #ProfessionalAchievement #CongratsMica #ProudMoment mu wang

The right lighting doesn’t just illuminate, it guides, enhances, and transforms. In this beautifully detailed corridor, soft ambient light highlights every detail, from the elegant paneling to the subtle textures, creating a sense of depth and warmth. A floral arrangement at the end of the hall, bathed in a gentle glow invites you in... proving that good design is all about the details. 💐💜 #akldlighting #LightingDesign #ArchitecturalLighting #MoodLighting #LuxuryDesign #TimelessDesign