The Poetry of Illumination: Light, Mood, and Human Experience
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lutron Experience Center, 333 S Grand Ave Suite #1650, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, United States
Photo Credit: Jason O’Rear

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EVENT DETAILS
Join us for an intimate panel discussion exploring the artistic and uniquely expressive potential of lighting in the built environment. Our panel of experts, featuring a lighting designer, architect, interior designer, and technology integrator, will examine the intersection of human-centric design, emerging lighting technology, and evocative spatial experiences made possible through light.
The event will also feature a brief demonstration from the Lutron Los Angeles Design Studio with real-time examples of applications and effects discussed in the panel, along with ample time for networking before and after the discussion.
MODERATOR

Carley Knobloch – Technology Advisor, AudioVisions
Residential Technology and Lighting Designer Carley Knobloch transforms houses into brilliantly responsive homes where technology whispers rather than shouts. She has been a TV personality for over a decade, regularly appearing on shows like the Today Show and as HGTV’s Smart Home guru. A recent flood-turned-renovation sparked her passion for remodeling and unique perspective at the intersection of design and smart home technology. She now bridges the gap between architects, interior designers, and home automation specialists, creating “intelligent homes” that blend technology and beauty without compromising a home’s aesthetic or usability. Carley’s 15-year career as a technology expert includes collaborations with premier brands like LG, Samsung, Citibank and Google. Her work has been featured in publications like Real Simple, Good Housekeeping and Elle Decor.

SPEAKERS

Chris Shanley – Principal, Marmol Radziner
Chris has been with Marmol Radziner since 1992. Beginning with Chris’ role as the Project Manager of the Kaufmann House restoration, Chris has been integral to the firm’s historic preservation portfolio. Chris’ work includes the restoration of mid-century modern structures, by Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, and Cliff May, the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan by E. Stewart Williams, and the Century Plaza Hotel by Minoru Yamasaki. Chris is also involved with new construction, including a residence on Maui and multiple residences in Malibu. Chris also oversees the firm’s large-scale development projects, including the Cross Creek Ranch Development project in Malibu.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Teal Brogden, IALD, MIES, LC – Senior Principal & President, HLB Lighting Design
As an avid listener, Teal enjoys the refinement that comes with vetting concepts in a collaborative team forum. Just as there is balance inherent in light and shadow, so too comes the balance of art and science, aspiration and pragmatism, in the final solution.
Teal’s combined background in the arts and engineering puts her at ease with both the ephemeral and technical challenges inherent in lighting design. Her holistic design perspective has been honed and applied over three decades of industry leadership and iconic project work, making her an invaluable team member that elevates the aspirations of every project she is involved in.
Teal is a Senior Principal and President at HLB lighting design and a leader in HLB’s West Coast, national and international efforts. She is a widely recognized award-winning industry leader and contributes to the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and a Board Advisor to the Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy.

Carlos Madrid III – SOM
Carlos Madrid III is a Senior Associate Principal in SOM’s Los Angeles studio with over two decades of experience designing buildings, spaces, and objects. With an aptitude for innovation, his award-winning design contributions are consistently recognized for a rational yet provocative approach, always driven by the betterment of the human experience.
Carlos’ notable accomplishments include a 150,000-square-foot headquarters for The Trade Desk in New York City; multiple projects for Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and a new bus shelter program for the City of Los Angeles that addresses social equity and climate change.
Currently, he is working on the new Phu Quoc Convention Center in Vietnam, an academic building for the School of Engineering at LMU and an urban furniture program for Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – AIA CES: 2.0 LU|HSW Approved
Participants will be able to identify and describe at least three layered lighting strategies when evaluating existing or proposed architectural projects with sufficient detail to explain how each strategy contributes to spatial experience and occupant well-being.
Participants will be able to analyze and articulate the relationship between lighting design techniques and human circadian rhythms when reviewing interior environments in their practice by connecting specific lighting characteristics such as color temperature and intensity to their biological and psychological impacts.
Participants will be able to evaluate and recommend appropriate applications of warm-dim and tunable lighting technologies within the context of specific project types and client needs by weighing factors including wellness goals, budget considerations, and technical integration requirements.
Participants will be able to communicate and collaborate more effectively with lighting designers and technology integrators during the design and specification process using accurate terminology and demonstrating understanding of both artistic intent and technical implementation of holistic lighting approaches.

IMPORTANT PARKING DETAILS
The Lutron Design Studio is located at 333 S. Grand Ave., Suite 1650, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
If you are driving, please park in the garage located at 330 South Hope Street. (Use this address for your GPS.)
Enter the garage and turn LEFT. Valet is complimentary and straight ahead on the P1 level.
Make your way to the building lobby via the elevator in the parking garage and check in with the team
at the security desk to access the showroom, located on the 16th floor.
For any questions or concerns, please call Ericson Hernandez directly at 310-498-0946.

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