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Gwen Grossman Lighting Design

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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 ranging 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

10/23/2026

Sure, a decorative fixture can complete a space...but several grouped together can transform it into something extraordinary.

Our designs incorporate subtle layers of light, and these elegant pendants are often the finishing touch that ties it all together.

Projects pictured:

Confidential Law Firm
Architect: NELSON Worldwide
Photographer: Farmkid Studios
Hanging pendants: Insight Lighting

200 S. Wacker
Architect: Wright Heerema Architects
Photographer: James Steinkamp Photography

United Airlines Gate of the Future at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Architect:
Photographer: Patsy McEnroe Photography
Hanging pendants: LightArt

10/21/2026

With thoughtfully composed illumination by GGLD, the warm glow and vibrantly-lit spices of The Spice House invite shoppers inside from the chill.

Architect: Gensler
Photography: Tom Harris

10/15/2026

Caught you stairing 👀 Whether it's luxurious illumination beneath each step or an elegant hanging pendant, our team knows how to harness the power of light to make a staircase truly eye-catching.

Projects pictured:

225 W. Washington
Architect: Wright Heerema Architects
Photographer: Christopher Barrett Photography

ACGME Headquarters
Architect: Wight & Company

10/13/2026

When light and architecture join forces, they create unforgettable experiences.

Want to learn more about how GGLD works with architects to integrate lighting from day one? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4wtBDO9

Pictured: The Hand and The Eye
Architect: Rockwell Group
Photographer: Douglas Friedman

10/09/2026

A cozy getaway awaits inside Albert's Bar, where our hospitality-focused lighting introduces glowing fixtures and gentle table spots, adding warmth to the charmingly retro interiors.

Interior Design: Parts and Labor Design
Photographer: Jonathan Pilkington

10/07/2026

Did you hear? GGLD received two 2026 Awards of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society.

Thank you again to everyone who collaborated with us on the Molson Coors Chicago HQ and the Polaris Lounge expansion. Your ingenuity and expertise are what make this all possible!

The winning designs:

Molson Coors Chicago Headquarters
Architect: Gensler Denver

United Airlines Polaris Expansion at O'Hare
Architect: SCB

Photography for both: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall Merrick McCaugherty Photographers

10/05/2026

Happy from all of us at GGLD!

When architecture and lighting work together, incredible experiences become possible.

Architects featured:

Gensler
bKL Architecture
Eckenhoff Saunders Architects
Wright Heerema Architects
Gensler Denver
Rockwell Group

10/02/2026

Light is energy, and it energizes any room. Beyond aiding in wayfinding, truly skillful lighting design orchestrates the movement of visitors through a space.

Pictured: Molson Coors Chicago Headquarters
Architect: Gensler Denver
Photographer: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall Merrick McCaugherty Photographers

09/29/2026

Last week, GGLD Founding Principal Gwen Grossman and Senior Lighting Designer Alexandria Quella had the honor of accepting two Awards of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society. Thank you to everyone who helped bring these projects to life!

The winning designs:

United Airlines Polaris Expansion at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Architect: SCB

Molson Coors Chicago Headquarters
Architect: Gensler Denver

Photography for both: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall Merrick McCaugherty Photographers

09/24/2026

The theaters of The Hand and the Eye required our team to embrace the drama 🎭 We drew on our experience in theatrical lighting to illuminate this labyrinthine magic venue — from the regal Monarch Theater to the mysterious Vault and beyond. We even implemented this visual vocabulary in tucked-away corners, lending a theatrical flair to every encounter.

Architect: Rockwell Group
Photographer: Douglas Friedman

Address

1440 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ggld.net/

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