Lam Partners

Lam Partners has blazed the trail in architectural lighting design for more than 60 years. The visionary team of designers, architectural imaginers, and technical gurus have illuminated prominent and prestigious buildings, landmarks, and spaces across the United States and around the world.

William Lam founded his eponymous studio in 1961, pioneering the field of modern lighting design and establishing the core philosophies and principles that continue to lay the foundation for Lam Partners and the lighting industry today. Now led by its third generation of principals, Lam Partners collaborates closely with architects to develop custom lighting designs that bring their vision to life. Their passion for architecture and lighting is evident in the energy and enthusiasm injected into the design process, and the technical and creative strategies that enrich architecture and space, and elevate the human experience.

This beautifully presented monograph showcases 25 architectural lighting projects by Lam Partners, including the United States Institute of Peace, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Yad Vashem Memorial Museum, The TOWER at PNC Plaza, Salt Lake City Public Library, and SoFi Stadium. It also features a selection of legacy projects, such as the Washington D.C. Metro and Union Station, and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, considered to be some of Lam’s greatest contributions to architectural lighting.

Lam Partners has led in the industry in architectural lighting design for more than 60 years. Founded by William Lam in 1961, Lam Partners is a visionary team of talented designers, architectural imaginers, and technical gurus who use the latest design tools and lighting technology to illuminate indoor and outdoor spaces for people to work, live, and play. Lam Partners is renowned for its award-winning lighting designs for prominent and prestigious buildings, landmarks, and spaces across the United States and around the world. Rebecca Gross specialises in writing about architecture and design. She has a Masters in History of Decorative Arts and Design from Parsons School of Design in New York, and is interested in understanding cultural history through the lens of architecture and design. Rebecca writes for publications, magazines, architects and designers. She wrote Urban Homesteads: How to Life a More Sustainable Lifestyle, and served as editor for New Orleans: An Intimate Journey Through a City With Soul written by Professor Geoffrey H. Baker.