About Burke Lighting Design

 

 


Burke Lighting Design is an award winning full service architectural lighting design firm dedicated to the enhancement of the designed environment through the art and science of illumination. Our firm strives to be approachable to any designer genuinely interested in bettering design with light.

Our studio houses a design staff that hails from backgrounds in interior design, architecture, engineering, theater lighting, event lighting and studio photography. This synergy of diverse thinking has led to unique and innovative designs in numerous project arenas including residences, museums and galleries, landscape environs, corporate offices, video conferencing spaces, dining establishments, and cutting edge retail and entertainment establishments.

Burke Lighting Design tailors design services to be effective on any scope of project. We offer our expertise in the form of complete concept to construction documents, design charettes, and on-site consultations. Our commitment to educate the design community has led to participation in numerous seminars, presentations, and focus groups.

Our staff, clients, and project work all reflect one simple common goal: to innovate and create the perfect design solution without compromise. We approach each project as a unique challenge calling for equally unique design solutions. Our design staff is committed to finding the perfect lighting solution for every application whether the criteria be driven by creativity and aesthetic concern, or sustainability and economic and environmental impact. Ultimately, our client's continued satisfaction is our measure of success.

 
Recent design awards and recognition
 
Cynthia L. Burke, LC, IALD    
Cynthia founded Burke Lighting Design in 1993. We specialize in architectural lighting design and controls for residential and commercial projects, providing creative solutions backed by technical expertise. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in highly successful designs and satisfied clients.

Cynthia earned her NCQLP Lighting Certification in 1999. The International Associationof Lighting Designers (IALD) welcomed Ms. Burke as an Associate Member in 1995. She has been active in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) since 1983, serving on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter in 1989 and 1994. Ms. Burke was additionally a member of the Designers Lighting Forum (DLF) for six years and served as Chairperson in 1989.

 
     
Sage Russell    
Sage Russell is a designer with a strong belief in the unique role lighting plays in human environmental perception and psychology. With a keen design sense, and a hand in the visual arts, Sage infuses fundamental lighting science with impacting visual effect to create unique integrated lighting solutions. Sage's design products cater to shared vision and understanding between client and designer. Educated at the University Colorado, an educator at the Design Institute of San Diego, a member of the Illuminating Engineers Society and the International association of lighting designers, Sage is busy at all times keeping himself up to date on the state of the art, and the tools of the medium that are available to affect great design.pic    
     
Jennifer Cullen    
Ms. Cullen has been with Burke Lighting Design since 1996 as office manager and design assistant. Jennifer is trained in the design and specification of Lite Touch control systems.pic    

 




Burke Lighting Design
2194 Carmel Valley Road, Suite B-1•
Del Mar, CA 92014
Tel: 858.350.3900• Fax: 858.755.1236