Lighting Design Services

It has been said that, “great design is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration”. While every designer loves the 10% it is the remaining 90% that makes a design and a designer stand above the rest; attention to detail, accuracy, prompt service and a real world knowledge of the building process. While Patdo’s principal Gary Novasel has his eyes on the horizon of what is possible creatively, his feet are firmly planted in realities of construction, budget, schedule, installation, maintenance and energy savings. This rare and valuable coupling of abilities was created by a degree in Industrial Design coupled with years of hands-on General Contracting experience.  Our drawings, specifications are carefully crafted to clearly illustrate our builder-friendly designs and project relevant specifications. And, we are not afraid to get our hands dirty. We visit the site during construction, climb the ladders and meet with the installers to be sure that the integrity of the design is realized.  We don’t stop there, we aim and adjust the lighting after construction is complete to fine tune the lighting to the built environment.  If you’re interested in constructing a “Green” project, we have made a commitment to LED research, education and applications. We can serve to guide you through today’s very much unsettled world of LED lighting.  Whether you prefer an hourly consultation or our complete design through aiming service, we remain flexible to suit your specific project requirements and budget.  Our numerous “Word-of-mouth” referrals attest to our client’s repeated satisfaction.

Other services include:

• Design of custom lighting fixtures and shop drawing
• Design of lighting control systems
• Energy analysis
• Value engineering
• Mock-ups

      Our Hands-on Lighting Lab

Over the years, we have gained expertise in the following areas:

• High-end residential lighting
• High-end residential landscape lighting
• Restaurants/Retail lighting
• Houses of Worship lighting
• Architectural, exterior and façade lighting
• Executive office lighting
• Corporate lobby lighting
• Conference and Video conference room lighting
• Swimming pools & health spa lighting
• Museum & Art Gallery lighting
• Lobby lighting
• Home Theater lighting
• Projects that require a high level of creativity, study & detail
• All types of lighting products & material

Residential - Patdo is perhaps best known for our extensive experience and expertise in high-end residential lighting design, having worked on some of the most exclusive properties in the country. Projects range from simple one room additions to residences of 50,000 square feet. Whether traditional or contemporary, what all of these projects had in common was a desire by the Homeowner, Architect and Interior Designer to create outstanding, comfortable, beautiful, dramatic and highly functional environments.

Commercial - Each and every commercial project has its own unique set of requirements, challenges and opportunities. Our first priority is always to first fully understand the nature and identity of the business, the intent of the architecture and the function of the space. We always consider maintenance, energy efficiency and budget as high priority factors (even down to knowing who will re-lamp the fixtures). We then construct a design which is harmonious with the overall business and aesthetic environment.

Patdo has expertise in; Restaurants, Retail, Commercial, Executive offices, Conference and Video ConferenceRooms, Spas, Museums and Houses of Worship.

Landscape / Exterior -  With over twenty years of experience in exterior and landscape lighting, Patdo has the expertise to create understated, elegant and functional exterior environments. What makes us stand out is our hands-on approach which includes field location of all fixtures both tree and ground mounted, construction supervision and night time aiming. This ensures that the integrity of the design is upheld. Our designs compliment prominent architectural and landscape elements, expand interior views, create comfortable yet dramatic outdoor living spaces and provide security.