John Jacobsen
Assoc. IALD, IES, LC
Senior Lighting Designer, Technical Coordinator
Chicago
John has a passion for light stemming from his background in the theatre and enjoys sharing his hands-on experience in the art and science of light.
In all of his work, John strives to sculpt space and complete an environment that creates an emotional experience for the viewer. John brings innovative ideas to his collaborations and keeps an eye to environmentally friendly practices.
American Express Sunrise Corporate Center
Braintree Multipurpose Atrium
Nuveen Investments
Park Hyatt Chicago
Skokie Hospital Ambulatory Care Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Childcare Center + Parking Garage
Northwestern University – Wirtz Center
University of Notre Dame – Jenkins & Nanovic Halls
First Presbyterian Church
Cathedral Church of the Advent
Education
- BFA - The Pennsylvania State University
Organizations
- International Association of Lighting Designers, Associate
- Illuminating Engineering Society
- Lighting Certified by the NCQLP
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Awards
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Confidential Company
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2012
- AIA Chicago interior Architecture Honor Award, 2012
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Gelber Group
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2014
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The University of Chicago, Saieh Hall for Economics
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2015
- AIA Illinois Frank Lloyd Wright Honor Award, 2016
- Building Design + Construction – Platinum Award for Reconstruction, 2015
- Society for College and University Planning Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2017
- Society for College and University Planning Honor Award for Excellence in Planning, 2014
- Boston Society of Architects Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2014
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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2015
- AIA California Council Merit Award in Adaptive Reuse/Renovation/Historic Preservation, 2018
- ENR Magazine, National Best of The Best Award, Cultural Category, 2014
- Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Awards, Civic Award, 2014
- California Preservation Foundation Design Award, Rehabilitation, 2014
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Morningstar Chicago
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2017
- AIA Chicago Design Excellence: Interior Architecture Award, 2017
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Hyatt Global Headquarters
- IES Illumination Design Award of Merit, 2018
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USITT Lighting Design Award for Young Designers & Technicians, 2007
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Lighting Magazine 40 under 40, 2018 (Global)