CharterSills Architectural Lighting Design

CharterSills Architectural Lighting Design Chicago | Houston | Champaign

Excited to see this West Loop hospitality project featured by Crain’s Chicago Business.CharterSills joined the project t...
05/22/2026

Excited to see this West Loop hospitality project featured by Crain’s Chicago Business.

CharterSills joined the project team to support the lighting design process through analysis and lighting calculations, helping verify light levels throughout the space. In collaboration with ownership, we also worked on enhancements to select lighting elements to further support the atmosphere and overall experience.

We are grateful to have contributed as part of a larger collaborative effort bringing this project to life.

Credits:
Design Architect:Knauer Associates
Architecture of Record:Antunovich Associates
Rendering courtesy of: Gibsons and Knauer Incorporated

The realm of design and architecture media is often centered around the finished product, while much of the valuable kno...
05/14/2026

The realm of design and architecture media is often centered around the finished product, while much of the valuable knowledge behind the process remains in the background. In the lighting industry especially, there are countless techniques, creative approaches, problem-solving methods, and lessons learned that rarely reach a wider audience, despite how valuable they could be to aspiring designers and creatives.

That is part of why CharterSills has started creating YouTube videos focused on our projects, processes, and techniques. Like any creative community, having spaces for inspiration, education, and open discussion helps people grow by creating opportunities to share ideas, challenges, and even mistakes. There are so many talented designers and thoughtful approaches within the industry that would otherwise remain unseen without platforms that encourage conversation and knowledge sharing.

Not every discussion around lighting design needs to happen in a formal presentation or at a conference. Sometimes simply talking through a project, explaining a creative decision, or sharing a technique can help someone else learn, improve, or see things from a different perspective.

We’re hoping to create more of that kind of collaborative and approachable space online, one centered around sharing knowledge and contributing to the broader lighting community.

Make sure to check out the YT channel:

Check out our new video where CharterSills designers revisit some of our past lighting projects and share their insights...
05/05/2026

Check out our new video where CharterSills designers revisit some of our past lighting projects and share their insights.💡

We take a closer look at the decisions behind each project, what worked, what we would refine, and how our approach to lighting design has evolved.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/tdu3VfNwCic

CharterSills has been reflecting on some of the outstanding projects we have collaborated on over the years.Take a look ...
04/21/2026

CharterSills has been reflecting on some of the outstanding projects we have collaborated on over the years.

Take a look at the Kohler Co. Creative Communication Headquarters in Kohler, designed by Gensler.

For this project, our role was to develop a lighting strategy that supports both the architectural vision and the evolving needs of the workspace. Working closely with the design team, we created a layered lighting approach that balances ambient, task, and accent lighting to improve usability while maintaining a clean and cohesive feel. Each decision was made to support the architecture rather than competing with it.

Projects like this reflect what we aim to bring to every collaboration. Lighting that not only enhances how a space looks, but also how it functions over time.

04/13/2026

We’re looking for lighting design projects to feature in an upcoming video!

If you have a lighting project whether it’s architectural, interior, or experimental, send it our way.

We’ll be selecting submissions to review, break down, and discuss in detail, highlighting what works well and offering our insights.

Submit your projects via DM or email: [email protected]

Stay tuned!

04/10/2026

Check out our latest Youtube video breaking down the fundamentals of lighting calculations.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWssGVNr7ZA

From the cosine law to the inverse square law and lumen method, we walk through the key principles behind quick and simple lighting design calculations.

Make sure to follow our Youtube Channel for more interesting videos!

04/03/2026

It’s launch day!

Take a look at our new video and get an inside look at who we are, how we work, and the thinking behind our projects.

Subscribe to follow along as we share new videos and insights into lighting design!

Link: https://lnkd.in/gY6AtTed

1 day to go.Tomorrow, we share something new.We’re excited to finally give a closer look into what goes into our work.St...
04/02/2026

1 day to go.

Tomorrow, we share something new.

We’re excited to finally give a closer look into what goes into our work.

Stay tuned.

Project Imaged: Northern Trust | Chicago, Illinois | Architect: HED

2 days to go.Every project starts with collaboration, understanding the space, the people, and the intent behind it.That...
04/01/2026

2 days to go.

Every project starts with collaboration, understanding the space, the people, and the intent behind it.

That’s where good lighting begins.

Project Imaged: CBRE | Chicago, Illinois | Architect: Gensler

3 days to go until CharterSills unveils something new!What actually goes into designing light?From early concepts to fin...
03/31/2026

3 days to go until CharterSills unveils something new!

What actually goes into designing light?

From early concepts to final installation, there’s more behind it than meets the eye.
We’re excited to start sharing that process with you.

Project Imaged: Chesterfield Town Center | Richmond, Virginia | Architect: Cannon Design

4 days to go.From large scale public spaces to detailed architectural moments, our work spans a wide range of environmen...
03/30/2026

4 days to go.

From large scale public spaces to detailed architectural moments, our work spans a wide range of environments, each with its own story and challenges.

We’re looking forward to sharing more.

Project Imaged: Union Station Great Hall | Chicago, Illinois | Architect: Goettsch Partners

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