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Lighting Things Up in Chicago

ORA had the pleasure of hosting a tour at the Leviton LIVE experience center in Chicago. The state-of-the-art facility will allow customers to experience first-hand how Leviton’s innovative products can transform any space via private in-person or virtual tours. Located in the heart of Chicago on Rush Street, this latest addition to Leviton’s existing LIVE facilities was designed to not only showcase the wide range of Leviton products, but to highlight its best-in-class lighting brands and how they integrate with smart, flexible and secure controls.

While in the Chicago area, ORA also hosted a tour of the Dado Lighting factory. Dado is known for creating the first zero cavity fixtures the thickness of drywall. All components of Dado products are made in Chicago with the exception of the LED chip and acrylic light guide panel—because there are no North American sources for these. All projects are built in-house and pre-assembled to ensure the fixture exactly matches up to the drawings. All components are tested, labeled and packaged to ensure smooth installation on the job site. MORE

NYCeiling Application at McDonald's NYC

Concept. Design. Product Selection. To Completion. That’s what we do at ORA. Featuring NYCeiling application at McDonald’s NYC…and of course our Inside Sales Manager Jessie!

The introduction of backlit stretch ceilings with DMX LED lighting in select McDonald’s stores showcases NYCeiling’s commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. These innovative design elements not only captivate customers with their visually stunning display but also enhance the overall ambiance of the restaurant. With versatile lighting options, brand reinforcement, and seamless architectural integration, backlit stretch ceilings with DMX LED lighting add a touch of elegance and sophistication to McDonald’s stores. By incorporating these cutting-edge features, McDonald’s continues to set itself apart as a leader in the fast-food industry, providing customers with an immersive and enjoyable dining experience.

Visit NYCeiling’s website to learn more and contact us for your next project!

James and Jessie Shine at the Lumen Gala

In case you missed it, on June 20th James and Nathaniel Bliss once again entertained the crowd at the 2024 Lumen Gala with a hilarious video reflecting the “Summer Solstice” theme of the Gala. It’s a must-see video that will make you laugh! And our lovely Jessie Grillo announced the Award Winners with true professionalism and style!

We would like to congratulate Atelier Ten, Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design, LOOP Lighting, Tillotson Design Associates, Map Design Studio, Studio Atomic, HLB Lighting Design, Flux Studio Ltd, DLR Group, and Cooley Monato Studio for their outstanding achievements and resourcefulness in lighting design! MORE

Is it Light or Art?

Carl Jenkins, Specification Sales, highlights creative, modern lighting solutions by Axolight— tailor made for large, medium and small spaces.

All over the world, Axolight is recognized as producer of high-end decorative lamps and considered, in its market niche, as one of the most technically reliable global partner for lighting specifiers. Multi-functionality and multi-dimensionality are among Axolight’s most distinctive features.

Visit Axolight’s website and contact us for more info.

Caroline Rinker Receives Edison Report Annual Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 18, 2024, EdisonReport Lifetime Achievement Awards held at Parsons School of Design, honored Caroline Rinker for making significant contributions to the industry, forever leaving her mark. The awards are dedicated to honoring twelve exceptional individuals, recognized as giants in lighting, for their remarkable careers, achievements, and milestones.

James O’Blaney paid a beautiful tribute to Caroline, as he spoke on her behalf. “This is nowhere near enough time to get into who and what, but at least you’ll get a taste and understand why Caroline is receiving this award,” he began. “Born and raised in the Bronx, she found a position at Lighting Associates after college, working with Frank Conti, who quickly saw how talented she was. She learned an industry so well; she knew it in braille. Her toughness and tenderness were a unique blend.”

ORA joins Diversified Group in Metro New York

Diversified Group, a premier representative of high-quality lighting and controls across Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and metro New York, and O’Blaney Rinker Associates, recently rebranded ORA Lighting and Controls, a leading architectural lighting representative serving metro New York and North Jersey, are excited to announce that ORA will join Diversified Group, helping both to expand its product offering and service capabilities to their local design and construction community. More

LRC Lighting Resources

Lighting for Health and Energy Savings in Schools and Hospitals

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has published new guidance documents for designing circadian-effective lighting in K-12 classrooms and hospital patient rooms while avoiding increased energy use.

The primary aim of the publications is to offer guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions in both applications while limiting increased energy use to the greatest extent possible. ACCESS DOCUMENTS HERE

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