lighting design services
Our structured process simplifies the complexities of lighting design while ensuring a seamless, well-integrated solution that enhances your architectural vision.
Integrated Lighting Package
The most thorough and seamless lighting design begins at schematic design and continues through construction. By getting us involved early, we partner with you in the design process and capture unique opportunities for creativity from the inception of the project.
Typical Scope: Commercial or Custom Residential
Typical Project Size: 1,500 - 50,000+ sq. ft.
Client Partner: Architect, Interior Designer, Developer
Our fully integrated process can be tailored to your methods but typically includes the below services and deliverables.
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Establish Design Constraints
Codes & Standards
Physical & Project Constraints
Budget & Schedule
Establish Design Criteria
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Preliminary Design Concept
Schematic Presentation
Detailed Technical Analysis
Lighting Photometrics
Preliminary Layout & Fixture Schedule
Preliminary Controls Intent
Estimated Materials Budget
Design Iterations
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Lighting Layouts & Drawings
Full Architectural Specification
Detail Development
Controls Documentation and/or Switching Plan
Architectural Drawing QAQC
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Coordination with Electrical & Procurement Teams
Submittal & Shop Drawing Reviews
Construction Site Visits:
Electrical Walk-Thru
Field Observation & Punch List
Aiming & Final Site Adjustments
Controls Commissioning
Lighting Performance Evaluation
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Architectural Lighting Study
Our basic architectural lighting study is perfect for bespoke single room projects, boutique commercial spaces, small renovations, and interior designer driven scopes.
Typical Scope: Small Commercial or Small-to-Medium Residential
Typical Project Size: 500 - 2,000+ sq. ft.
Client Partner: Architect, Interior Designer, Builder, Owner
An architectural lighting study includes the below services and deliverables.
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(1) Hour Project Intro & Consult
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Basic Programming
Design Development & Analysis
Typical Photometrics
Project RCP Mark-Up
Limited Schematic Presentation
Technical Analysis
Full Layout & Fixture Schedule
Estimated Materials Budget
(1) Round of Design Revisions
Architectural Drawing QAQC
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Submittal & Shop Drawing Reviews
(4) Hours of Flex Time for any of the below:
Coordination with Construction, Electrical, and Procurement Teams
Construction Site Visits:
Electrical Walk-Thru
Field Observation & Punch List
Aiming & Final Site Adjustments
Controls Commissioning
Lighting Performance Evaluation
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Documentation Review
Our lighting documentation review is the ideal service for an architect or interior designer with an existing or “first pass” RCP or lighting plan. Our team conducts thorough reviews of lighting documentation, offering recommendations to optimize performance, compliance, and integration with other design elements.
Typical Scope: Commercial or Custom Residential
Typical Project Size: 500 - 15,000+ sq. ft.
Client Partner: Architect, Interior Designer
A lighting documentation review is based on a fixed-fee / square foot model and includes the below services and deliverables.
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(1) Hour Project Intro & Consult
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Detailed Technical Analysis
Layout Mark-Ups & Revisions
Full Luminaire Fixture Schedule
(1) Round of Design Revisions
Controls Documentation and/or Switching Plan
Architectural Drawing QAQC
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Submittal & Shop Drawing Review
(2) Hours of Flex Time for Coordination with Electrical & Procurement Teams
Note: At Light + Form Studio, we focus on elevating spaces with discreet, high-performance, architectural lighting solutions that blend seamlessly into the design. Our basic architectural lighting studies and documentation reviews do not include the specification of decorative fixtures like lamps, wall sconces, or chandeliers, but we do ensure they’re thoughtfully incorporated by recommending placement in our drawings. Most clients work with an interior designer or lighting showroom to choose these decorative elements, or a decorative lighting additional service can be added on to our standard packages.
other services
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renovations + fit-out studies
Our preliminary renovation + fit-out service includes a site visit, existing conditions report, a comprehensive discussion of your goals, and potential solutions for the space. Renovation + Fit-Out studies have the option to be a stand-alone service or can be included as the first phase of an integrated plan.
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landscape lighting
Light + Form partners with local landscape architects to bring exterior living areas, gardens, and outdoor public spaces alive at night. From pathway illumination to decorative highlights, we help create a nighttime view that seamlessly integrates with the landscape artistry and surrounding elements.
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decorative lighting specification
At Light + Form Studio, we focus on elevating spaces with discreet, high-performance, architectural lighting solutions that blend seamlessly into the design. Although our design packages typically do not include the specification of decorative fixtures like lamps, wall sconces, or chandeliers, we do offer select decorative lighting services on a case-by-case basis. This is always offered as an hourly rate and can be added to any package or as an a la carte service as our availability allows.
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review of LEED lighting credits
Grace is LEED AP BD+C certified and can review documentation supporting lighting specific IAQ & SS Credits for projects pursuing LEED certification at any tier.
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Revit lighting coordination
Although not part of our standard integrated lighting design package, Revit coordination and implementation is offered as an added service on a project-by-project basis.
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lighting consultation - hourly
An hourly fee can be quoted for a la carte services such as stand-alone photometrics, additional document issuances, design meetings, site visits, or any other services offered in our integrated lighting design package.
faq
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Hiring a lighting designer taps into our specialized knowledge and skills to create well-designed, visually appealing, sustainable, and functional spaces that meet the needs and aspirations of the architects, designers, clients, and occupants.
Implemented skillfully, lighting can add nuance, depth, and contrast to a space, creating a dynamic or visually comfortable environment.
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We sure do! Most of our projects are located around New England, but we can tailor our services to projects across the country as well. We are not, however, taking on international projects at this time.
Current project locations include: Blue Hill, ME; Falmouth, ME; Carrabassett Valley, ME; Cambridge, MA; South Kingstown, RI; Greenville, SC; and Carmel, CA.
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Absolutely! See the menu above for portfolio selections of both commercial and residential work in and around Maine.
Our mission is to brighten spaces and lives with innovative and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and well-being. Equal love for our commercial and residential clients here!
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You’ve come to the right place! Light + Form offers streamlined packages that can include an expert review of pre-selected fixture specifications, audits of lighting layouts, or submittal package reviews.
By entrusting us with this review, we can take complicated, confusing, or tedious tasks off your plate, freeing up your time to focus on other critical aspects of your project.
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Lighting design is currently an unlicensed profession.
Through self-regulation, lighting designers uphold high standards, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver immersive experiences, fostering a dynamic and diverse field that embraces the transformative power of light.
Lighting designers typically work closely alongside architectural teams, collaborating on projects to enhance spaces, evoke moods, and highlight architectural features through expertly crafted lighting solutions.
Grace currently maintains NCQLP LC certification and is a qualified LEED AP professional, as well as participates in local industry organizations such as IESNA, MIDA, and PSA.