Profile
Bending Light
Over a career that spans more than 40 years, James Carpenter has inhabited the junction of architecture, art, design, and engineering. Working with glass, steel, and the sun, his studio crafts environments that mitigate the boundary between inside and outside and bring attention to the phenomenological qualities of light. Read more
Projects
The Wooden Lantern
For Hillman Hall’s intricate ceiling design, the lighting gets hyper-detailed. Read more
Report
Illuminated Economics
Across the globe, cities are using light festivals to transform the urban experience and give their economies a boost. Read more
In Focus
Cadillac House, New York City
The lighting design for a new car showroom references the company's history as it drives into the future. Read more
Technology
Promising Innovations for the Lighting Profession
Eleven experts reveal the technologies that are changing their day-to-day practices and the industry as a whole. Read more
Products
The Re-emergence of Tangible Light
Next-generation lighting products deliver a more tactile and personal illumination experience. Read more
One-on-One
One-on-One with Domingo Gonzalez
Interview with Domingo Gonzalez, principal of Domingo Gonzalez Associates Architectural Lighting Design Read more
Comment
Staying Relevant
AL's Annual Innovation Issue looks at how progress is reconciled with tradition. Read more