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About

About

Elegant | Dramatic | Efficient

Lighting solutions for all projects, simple or design intensive

I am a Berkeley, CA based independent architectural lighting designer

who values the spirit of collaboration and open communication

When I am involved early in the design process, I can help design lighting 

that is thoughtfully integrated and concealed

I work with architects, interior designers, electricians, 

builders, developers, landscape architects and electrical engineers

I light homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, landscapes, art galleries & collections,

cannabis dispensaries, wellness centers, places of worship and retail stores & boutiques

Philosophy

I aim to

Understand the essence of the design and make the most of it with light and shadow

Amplify the architectural and the material assets of the design

Reinforce the design vision without drawing attention to the light source or luminaire
 

Light is dynamic
Light can reveal and transform

Light can direct the eye
Light can calm,
can protect
Light can encourage intimacy and elicit emotion
Light can bring a sense of peace

I believe darkness is a luxury

Services

Services

Lighting for ambience

Lighting to host and entertain

Lighting that flatters people

Lighting for work

Lighting to relax

Full service architectural lighting design for

residential, hospitality, commercial, community spaces and landscapes

Architectural Lighting Design

    Clean, detailed, legible RCPs

    Drafting with AutoCAD

    Calculations with AGi32

    Mockups

    Detail development

    Lighting control & dimming systems

    Motorized shading systems

    Specifications

    Lighting schedules

    Custom luminaire design

Visualization

    SketchUp

    Digital photo markups

    Hand sketching

Focusing

    Aim, lens and louver directional lighting

    Punch list detailing outstanding lighting issues

    Set and save preset lighting scenes for day and night


PROJECTS

Work

VISUALIZATION

Visualization

SKETCHES

Sketches

Contact

Get in touch

Nelson Reeds ALD

Berkeley, California

970-222-6359

Nelson@NRALD.com

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