Welcome to the October/November 2025 issue of designing lighting (dl)—our annual Museums issue spotlighting the best in architectural and museum lighting design.
We explore six museum projects around the world: Beersnielsen Lichtontwerpers transforms the FENIX Museum; HLB Lighting Design illuminates the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion, and Abernathy Lighting Design shapes the monumental Grand Egyptian Museum. Also featured are Buro Happold’s reinvention of the Museum of Nebraska Art, Morlights’ precision approach at the Museum of the Rockies, and Focus Lighting’s revitalized Liberty Science Center.
Debuting this issue is our new section, designing lighting controls (dlc), created in partnership with the Lighting Controls Academy. Gary Meshberg and Craig DiLouie deliver practical insights for lighting specifiers seeking clarity in the complex world of lighting controls, commissioning, and automation.
Discover how the art and science of lighting design continue to evolve.
