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Pivotal Lighting Design Award-winning architectural lighting design studio, within Affiliated Engineers, Inc., illuminating the human experience.

Light is a powerful architectural tool, shaping form, guiding awareness, and influencing how people experience a space. At Pivotal Lighting Design of Affiliated Engineers, Inc., we balance functional needs, creative vision, physiological considerations, and environmental stewardship to support thoughtful, integrated design outcomes. As a collaborative partner to both architects and engineers, we work closely with project teams to develop lighting concepts that are distinctive, coordinated, and responsive to project goals. Our expertise in sustainable strategies and emerging technologies allows us to optimize natural daylight, integrate seamlessly with building systems, and enhance the overall user experience. Through carefully designed lighting and controls systems, we help create environments that operate efficiently and support occupant well-being. By designing light to enrich and elevate, Pivotal Lighting Design contributes to buildings that perform effectively and environments where people can thrive.

Today is  ! 💡 LED technology has transformed what’s possible in lighting design, giving designers greater flexibility to...
10/07/2026

Today is ! 💡

LED technology has transformed what’s possible in lighting design, giving designers greater flexibility to shape experiences while improving energy efficiency, performance, and control.

At Pivotal Lighting Design, we use light with purpose, creating solutions that enhance architecture and support the people who experience each space.

Explore our projects to see our lighting design in action ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zIgDv8

At NC State University’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library,   designed an award-winning lighting solution for the iconic “bookBo...
10/05/2026

At NC State University’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library, designed an award-winning lighting solution for the iconic “bookBot” automated storage system. With maintenance access extremely limited across the 50-foot-tall aisles, our team specified luminaires to reduce in-aisle maintenance and located drivers up to 200 feet away for easier access. Dynamic controls bring another dimension to the system, creating a show sequence that highlights the robots in motion. The project earned an Award of Merit in Control Innovation at the 2026 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Illumination Awards!

Learn more about the project and recognition ➡ https://pivotallightingdesign.com/insights/nc-state-hunt-library-bookbot-lighting-replacement-receives-2026-ies-award-of-merit

Last week,  ’s Senior Lighting Designer Tyler Garlock and Leah Robinson, along with Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Nin...
08/21/2026

Last week, ’s Senior Lighting Designer Tyler Garlock and Leah Robinson, along with Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Nino and Melisa Bonomo, attended Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Annual Lighting Conference in Denver, CO. At IES, lighting industry professionals come together annually to share ideas, research, design trends, and much more. This year marked the 120th year of the IES, and the future could not be brighter!

How do you illuminate a historic 1888 cheese factory without compromising its heritage? For the Seven Acre Dairy Company...
08/12/2026

How do you illuminate a historic 1888 cheese factory without compromising its heritage?

For the Seven Acre Dairy Company renovation, ’s lighting design balances rustic farmhouse warmth with industrial aesthetics, layering soft ambient light with period-appropriate statement fixtures. Earning the 2023 Build Wisconsin Historical Preservation Award, the design honors the building’s National Register status while creating distinct, welcoming atmospheres across the boutique hotel, restaurant, and artisanal micro-dairy.

Explore more about the Paoli Creamery Lighting Design Renovation ➡ https://bit.ly/4wUCRlH

Dynamic lighting design has the power to transform any space into a living expression of brand identity and community pr...
07/21/2026

Dynamic lighting design has the power to transform any space into a living expression of brand identity and community pride.

For Sentry ’s national headquarters, introduced a layered, energy-efficient illumination scheme managed by an intelligent digital control system. The standout design element is the stunning custom 3D chandelier that mimics Sentry’s logo and anchors an inviting, collaborative environment built to foster connection.

Explore more design details that make Sentry’s Headquarters shine ➡ https://bit.ly/4vAPC3t

Meet Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the   team. Diana Laura discovered her passion for lighting design while stu...
06/30/2026

Meet Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the team. Diana Laura discovered her passion for lighting design while studying interior design at Texas State University, where an introductory lighting course sparked a lasting interest in the field. Since then, she has built experience across commercial, municipal, and residential projects, developing expertise in both interior and exterior lighting applications.

Now based in Seattle as a Lighting Designer II, Diana Laura brings an optimistic, curious approach to design and is passionate about creating lighting solutions that support people, enhance experiences, and strengthen communities.

We’re excited to welcome her to the team as she continues to grow and contribute her unique perspective to Pivotal’s work. Learn more about Diana Laura and her design philosophy ➡ https://bit.ly/4u5JoYH

Why choose between lighting performance and acoustic comfort when you can design for both?   's lounge and collaboration...
06/17/2026

Why choose between lighting performance and acoustic comfort when you can design for both?

's lounge and collaboration space is featured in the May issue of Illuminating Engineering Society’s LD+A Magazine, highlighting a coordinated approach developed by and Sabin Design in which lit and unlit elements were matched in size, materiality, and mounting methods to create a denser ceiling plane that supports both acoustic absorption and lighting performance. Rather than treating acoustics as a layer added after lighting, the team integrated illumination and absorptive surface area, allowing performance goals to be balanced without over-lighting the space or compromising the design intent.

Explore more about this integrated design process ➡ https://bit.ly/4j2uU6W.

Happy Pride Month! We are proud to support a culture of belonging and respect for all. Today and every day, we celebrate...
06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month! We are proud to support a culture of belonging and respect for all. Today and every day, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the   team, on being awarded the Illumina...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the team, on being awarded the Illuminating Engineering Society(IES) Seattle Chapter’s Gloria Koch Leonidas Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes emerging professionals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and active engagement within the lighting community as members of IES. It also provides recipients with the opportunity to attend an educational conference of their choice, supporting continued growth and development in the field.

We’re proud to celebrate Diana’s achievement and her commitment to both design excellence and professional involvement in the industry.

Learn more about Diana Laura ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u5JoYH

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the   team, on being awarded the Illumina...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Lighting Designer II Diana Laura Niño, the newest member of the team, on being awarded the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Seattle Chapter’s Gloria Koch Leonidas Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes emerging professionals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and active engagement within the lighting community as members of IES. It also provides recipients with the opportunity to attend an educational conference of their choice, supporting continued growth and development in the field.

We’re proud to celebrate Diana’s achievement and her commitment to both design excellence and professional involvement in the industry.

Learn more about Diana Laura ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u5JoYH

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5802 Research Park Boulevard
Madison, WI
53719

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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