Schuler Shook is an internationally recognized design firm that has earned a reputation for excellent Architectural Lighting Design, Theatre Planning and Audio Video Design. Our work ranges from epic to intimate, transcendent to practical, and across all project types on nearly every continent. What unites our work in these disciplines is a collaborative spirit and a commitment to compelling, innovative and sensitive designs distinctly and masterfully tailored to the needs of the project. Learn more


At Schuler Shook, we believe that our designs contribute to a better world. We design spaces for people to experience, and we aspire to make those spaces inviting to all. We hold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as essential values in our practice.

Growth in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion creates a wide span of thought, breadth of participation, and shared rewards among our team. We want to recognize and engage with people of all identities, abilities, and socioeconomic positions. Read about equity in our practice here.


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Storytelling remains the core element of performance, but audiences have different expectations for a transformative, immersive performing arts experience. Consider these trends...

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'An experience in and of itself': Chicago savors The Salt Shed's adaptive reuse

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We are pleased to announce three new promotions and a new team member in lighting design!