“Linnaea Tillett has an ability to work with architectural concepts and contribute from a serious functional perspective while exercising unlimited good spirit, creativity, and a sense of wonder in her lighting explorations.”
—Jennifer Lee,
OBRA Architects
TILLETT LIGHTING DESIGN INC.
Tillett Lighting Design Inc. crafts highly nuanced lighting programs. Founded in 1983, it has a reputation for artistry, technical innovation and functionality.
Founder/Principal Linnaea Tillett holds a doctorate in environmental psychology. Her innovative approach incorporates a thorough understanding of the perceptual, behavioral and psychological effects of light. She has extensive experience in lighting landscape, infrastructure, architecture, public art, luxury interiors, and fine art.
Tillett Lighting Design has collaborated with leading architects, including Maya Lin, Toshiko Mori, Beyer Blinder Belle, Michael Van Valkenburgh, Olin Studio, and Quennell Rothschild, Kiki Smith and Lebbeus Woods.
Ms. Tillett carefully selects each commission. Her staff provides a high level of service and close attention to detail. Comprehensive and up-to-date technical knowledge is seamlessly merged with sophisticated aesthetic values. Careful consideration is paid not only to the visual environment, but to the emotional texture of the space as well.
Tillett Lighting Design is a registered artist with 4Culture, a national, comprehensive source of pre-qualified artists prepared to realize both public and private commissions.
The firm is certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise in New York State.