Gwen Grossman Lighting Design

Gwen Grossman Lighting Design Chicago based Architectural Lighting Design Firm GGLD, established in 2010, is a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) lighting design firm based in Chicago.

Our staff draws upon the diverse backgrounds in theater, architecture, interior design, and fine arts, which combine talents to create exemplary award winning work. Founding designer Gwen Grossman boasts 20+ years’ experience and is Lighting Certified (LC) by the NCQLP, a professional member of the IALD, and IESNA. GGLD has successfully collaborated on numerous large and small scale projects rang

ing from; corporate interiors, hotels, hospitality, education, religious spaces, exterior landscaping & facades, as well as private residences. Our clients range from architects, interior designers, developers, and engineers. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

Lighting Analysis
Concept Design & Layouts
Fixture Schedule/Specifications
Illumination & Energy Calculations
Daylight Harvesting Solutions
Cost Estimation, Mock-Ups
Control System Design/Programming
Site Supervision of Fixture Aim and Adjusting
Green Designs including LEED Certified Projects

We offer a full scope of services from schematic design through the construction phase for any budget. GGLD has built a reputation of strong collaboration and dynamic designs, we value each engagement, regardless of project size. Our goal is to provide beautiful lighting designs which delight each visitor

We’re still energized from last week’s NeoCon Shows 2026 events!A big thank you to Luxxbox for including us in the conve...
06/15/2026

We’re still energized from last week’s NeoCon Shows 2026 events!

A big thank you to Luxxbox for including us in the conversation “Designing for Quiet Impact.”

GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman joined an insightful group of panelists to discuss how acoustics, lighting, and interior design work together to shape more human-centered spaces. Thank you to all who attended!

We’re excited to share a project where Luxxbox fixtures help support a layered lighting approach, reinforcing a balance of softness and boldness throughout the space.

Architect: Wright Heerema Architects
Photography: Christopher Barrett Photography

We had a wonderful time at NeoCon 2026! As part of the new program, GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman and Senior L...
06/12/2026

We had a wonderful time at NeoCon 2026!

As part of the new program, GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman and Senior Lighting Designer Alex Quella spoke about "Lighting as Architecture," delving into what happens when lighting is integrated into the earliest stages of the architectural design process.

Thank you to NeoCon Shows and Lytei for creating a space where designers can gather, connect, and learn from one another!

GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman recently spent an afternoon with students at Columbia College Chicago.Our team was...
06/10/2026

GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman recently spent an afternoon with students at Columbia College Chicago.

Our team was on campus back in 2019, when we designed lighting for the school's beautiful student center. This time, Gwen returned to teach (and learn from) some of tomorrow's brightest minds.

Thank you to the faculty and students of Columbia for your hospitality and enthusiasm!

Help us give a warm welcome to the newest GGLD team member, Laura Johnson! With more than 20 years of experience in mark...
06/05/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to the newest GGLD team member, Laura Johnson!

With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, and client engagement, Laura brings a strategic and collaborative approach to her role as Studio Coordinator. She's known for her organizational skills and creative problem-solving, which help her support both large-scale business development initiatives and day-to-day studio operations — all while fostering a collaborative studio environment.

Welcome to the team, Laura!

We're excited to announce that GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman and Senior Lighting Designer Alex Quella will speak...
06/03/2026

We're excited to announce that GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman and Senior Lighting Designer Alex Quella will speak as part of the new NeoCon Shows Illuminate at NeoCon program!

We'll explore how integrating lighting into the earliest stages of architectural design profoundly influences the process and end result for everyone.

Are you attending NeoCon 2026? Join us! More info here: https://bit.ly/4uF60R4

Inside this corporate office in Washington, D.C., the GGLD team worked with the architecture to integrate lighting that ...
05/29/2026

Inside this corporate office in Washington, D.C., the GGLD team worked with the architecture to integrate lighting that enhances wayfinding and inspires creativity.

By incorporating luminous coves and unobtrusive downlighting, our design adds generous visual depth and height throughout the workplace.

See more from this project here: https://bit.ly/4ssOiyd

Architect: Fultz & Singh Architects
Photos: Betty Clicker Photography & Kylie Heald

05/27/2026

Exciting things are happening at NeoCon Shows 2026!

More details on this Spotlight Session here: https://bit.ly/4uF60R4

Stay tuned for more of GGLD at Illuminate at NeoCon!

An effective lighting design starts before you even walk in the door.GGLD's exterior and interior lighting for theMennon...
05/22/2026

An effective lighting design starts before you even walk in the door.

GGLD's exterior and interior lighting for theMennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State keeps the building bright and welcoming — no matter the time of day or night.

Path and patio visibility are amplified along the exterior, while the entrance implements strategic layers of lighting to provide a smooth experience, leading the eye into the main atrium and the corridors and classrooms beyond.

Architect: CannonDesign
Photographer: Patsy McEnroe Photography

It's all about the details when it comes to amenity-focused design. GGLD carefully integrated lighting throughout this o...
05/20/2026

It's all about the details when it comes to amenity-focused design. GGLD carefully integrated lighting throughout this office, introducing warmth and visual interest.

In the first image, integrated uplight wraps around a perforated metal screen mounted above the bar, highlighting the textured material.

The next image shows one of the custom fixtures built by our team, which we seamlessly integrated into the wall panels of a corridor.

As seen in the final two images, this creates a unique pattern of illumination as one walks down the hallway.

Curved, modern shapes dominate this cozy office lounge — and the icing on the cake are the fun and wavy decorative fixtu...
05/15/2026

Curved, modern shapes dominate this cozy office lounge — and the icing on the cake are the fun and wavy decorative fixtures.

Throughout this confidential corporate office, our lighting adds a sense of playfulness and creativity, designed to inspire all who enter.

Architect: Fultz & Singh Architects
Photos: Betty Clicker Photography & Kylie Heald

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1440 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL
60607

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