VORTEX LIGHTING

A design team of architectural and theatrical designers dedicated to the innovative and intelligent approach to lighting design.

Based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 1996 by Anne Militello an internationally acclaimed lighting designer and former Senior Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Projects around the world encompass a full range of lighting for architectural projects, stage, hospitality, landscape, theme design and large-scale public art installations.

Work celebrated with numerous awards including the prestigious Waterbury Award of Distinction from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

Featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, New York Magazine, Time Magazine, Newsweek, BBC, Time Out.

“WE ONLY KNOW

THE WORLD AS IT

IS EVOKED

THROUGH LIGHT.”




– LOUIS KAHN

A high level of technical knowledge, together with creativity and collaboration with our clients allow us to achieve unique and exciting solutions.

Understand the importance of listening to the needs of our clients and enjoy the process of collaborating with artists, architects, engineers and designers to create the perfect solution for every environment.

Committed to keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the rapidly changing field of lighting technology and physiology.

Understand the growing demand for energy efficient solutions and the need to control light pollution with respect to our world environment.

We appreciate the powerful impact that lighting can make and are experienced in crafting any mood or scenario with it.

Creative Collaboration

We work as enthusiastic collaborators with our clients and fellow designers.

Lighting Concept Design

Early participation is key to seamlessly incorporating lighting into any project and assistance with preliminary project budgeting is provided.

Visualization and Renderings

Photoshop, 3-D CAD, Sketch Up and AGI32 renderings are used to help the client visualize the final design.

Scaled Lighting Layouts

Architectural CAD drawings expertly done.

Circuit and Dimmer Layouts

Crucial electrical information to easily aid electrical engineers.

Code Compliance

Title 24, Dark Sky, LEED and local code compliant.

Complete Fixture Specifications

A wide variety of lighting specification provided including custom fixtures.

Custom Fixture Design

Creating custom designs for a wide variety of decorative and architectural applications.

Electrical Load and Photometric Calculations

Illumination calculations and assistance with power totals, including long term electric costs and maintenance studies.

On-Site Field Supervision

Construction and installation assistance. Crew and contractor supervision available.

Creative Control System Programming

Programming capability for large and small control systems.

Systems Integration Consultation

Supervision and direction of electronic system integration teams.