Matt Valerio

Lighting Specialist

Chicago

Matt is inspired to find the story of each space and offer ways to express that aesthetic through lighting design.

He prefers a thoughtful, intentional approach to fixture placement, the impact of lighting, and how lighting design affects everyone’s daily life. Matt’s background in event and production lighting design led him to explore the more permanent and impactful work of architectural lighting design.

A natural problem-solver, he believes in effective communication and collaboration to achieve innovative, meaningful, and inspiring designs.

Significant Projects

Project Name

Location

Perth Concert Hall

Perth, WA, Australia

Abilene Heritage Square

Abilene, TX

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 5th Floor Kitchen

Chicago, IL

Amazon Bellevue 600

Bellevue, WA

Completed Prior to Joining Schuler Shook

Dothan Opera House Renovation

Dothan, AL

Palmer College Events Center

Davenport, IA

Kearney Sports Complex

Kearney, NE

Project Heaven

Dyersville, IA

YSS Ember

Cambridge, IA

Education

BFA - DePaul University

Organizations

International Association of Lighting Designers, Junior Associate
Illuminating Engineering Society, EP

Awards

Kennedy Center for the Arts Certificate of Merit for Production Lighting, Meeting Points, 2022