Winning projects were reviewed and judged by a jury of peers from a broad professional spectrum, representing diverse skills and depth of lighting design knowledge and application expertise.
Schuler Shook Projects Recognized at LIT Lighting Design Awards Celebration in Paris
Firm News – Jul 2026
Two Schuler Shook projects were honored at the recent LIT Lighting Design Awards Winner Celebration in Paris, France.
Held at the Yachts de Paris, Partner Giulio Pedota attended the ceremony joining 200 lighting designers, jury members, and industry figures from 25 nationalities in celebration of achievements in lighting design across the world.
Ironworks Plaza Skate Rink and Sculpture Park, Mishawaka, IN
LIT Lighting Design Award – Outdoor Light Art Installation, 2024
Lighting Design Team: Michael Cohen, IES; Alex Peck
A former industrial riverfront was reimagined as a dynamic civic destination where architecture, art, and technology converge. Coordinated, DMX-controlled lighting synchronizes illuminated sculptures, interactive fog, the ice rink, and building façade, creating an immersive public experience that transforms throughout the day and night.
222 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL
LIT Lighting Design Award – Hospitality Lighting Design / Interior Architectural Illumination, 2025
Lighting Design Team: Giulio Pedota, IALD, CLD, LC, LEED AP; Samantha Komber, Design IALD, LC
This Riverwalk-adjacent lobby renovation transforms an underutilized atrium into a sophisticated, hotel-inspired destination. Seamlessly integrated architectural lighting highlights historic Art Deco details while creating an intimate atmosphere. Custom fixture integration, precise dimming, and high-efficiency LED technology deliver a refined, sustainable lighting solution.
Thank you to the LIT Lighting Design Awards for this recognition and congratulations to all the recipients.