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Illuminate health and happiness with lighting design that balances beauty and budget.

interior of Clackamas County Courthouse; large open concept lobby space with a varied seating and double height space; staircase at the back wall
Clackamas County Courthouse

Light as a Civic Statement

The Clackamas Courthouse integrates interior lighting design as both an energy-efficient strategy and a tool for psychological comfort, using borrowed daylight, layered illumination, and carefully calibrated sightlines to reduce stress, support clear wayfinding, and bring a sense of calm and dignity to every courtroom and public space.

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Lighting is both architectural material and emotional guide.

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church illuminated in the evening, a white and rounded building at the new World Trade Center in New York City
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  • Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church illuminated in the evening, a white and rounded building at the new World Trade Center in New York City
    Overlooking Ground Zero, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine shines as a beacon of hope; lighting design transforms its marble exterior and interior with a luminous, candlelit glow.
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  • Nighttime image of a building with a white striped overhang that bows in center of right building section, an angled tube metal structure is at the building center
    Lighting for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s monolithic form reveals its structure without disrupting it, making the building legible at night without breaking its continuity.
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  • people looking at art on modular wall panels; open industrial modern space
    Arte Noir’s Central District space features flexible, multi-functional design and industrial chic finishes, spotlighting Black artists and fostering community and creative innovation.
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  • Greer Theater; small modern theater with varied seating and small cocktail tables; mood lighting with colorful features
    Modern, architectural lighting blends with vintage textures at the Greer Theater, instantly evoking the glamour and intimacy of a classic cabaret.
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  • A modern building at sunset with a large, covered veranda supported by columns. Geometric patterns adorn tile floors.
    Ismaili Center, Houston integrates daylighting and interior lighting design as both an energy-efficient strategy and a tool for psychological comfort.
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  • Students in a collaboration breakout space; modular desking and seats; blue and white accents against light wood; naturally lit space; Compton High School
    The lighting design of Compton High School effortlessly demarcates spaces geared toward different learning experiences.
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  • Q Casino designated lounge seating space on the gambling floor overhead intricate lighting feature and bright colored lights surround for ambience; shiny luxurious feel to the space
    At the Q Casino + Resort, a sculptural light fixture with interlocking oval shapes references the site’s motorsports history, using lighting to evoke motion and speed. 
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  • A modern, angular building with a minimalist design; sunset; textured dark gray concrete panels and rust-colored metal accents, creating a striking contrast. Large floor-to-ceiling glass windows line the front, reflecting the outdoor landscape; gravel-covered ground with sparse desert plants; contemporary desert aesthetic; warm interior lighting
    SRP-MIC Journey to Recovery’s strategic orientation and placed openings support daylighting while minimizing thermal load, promoting dignity, privacy, and gathering.
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  • modern double height high school cafeteria with blue and yellow wall designs
    Lincoln High School’s 500,000 SF campus uses thoughtful lighting strategies to support flexible learning environments, student wellbeing, and safe, welcoming spaces.
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  • seating area in Swarthmore College Community Commons and Dining hall; lounge chairs in a timber building facing a floor to ceiling windows to green garden space
    Fixtures that unobtrusively blend with the structure and natural light support Swarthmore College Community Commons and Dining's goal of transparency and simplicity.
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  • interior of a modern school building library; modern light from background windows lights modular furniture and half height book shelves
    Hays High School’s daylighting strategy naturally luminates flexile classrooms, commons, and collaborative labs that is built for vibrant exploration.
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Kaylene R. Campbell
Senior Associate | Lighting Designer Portland

Kaylene R. Campbell, NCIDQ

"Being a lighting designer at DLR Group has opened the opportunity to work on every type of project imaginable – from schools and hospitality to healthcare and much more. Our collaborative team approach has fostered a wealth of knowledge while also creating opportunities to build lifelong friendships."

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Jesse Smith
Questions? Please contact: Jesse Smith, Lighting Design Leader
Email 503-200-3973
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