The Marcus Center in downtown Milwaukee sought a world-class lighting sculpture for the building’s exterior that would complement the artistry and creativity displayed on stage throughout the year at the center’s ballet, opera, symphony and touring show performances.

Focus Lighting decided to meet that challenge by heightening the building’s presence using a colorful LED lighting system. Color schemes, inspired by local artist Georgia O’Keefe’s work, paint the building in a mixture of red and blue colors.

“It’s really a celebration of the beauty found in nature,” says Paul Gregory, principal, Focus Lighting Inc. (New York). “

Client: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee – Paul Mathews, president; Dick Hecht, director of facilities; Eric Zaun, technical director; Heidi Lofy, marketing and pr

Lighting Design: Focus Lighting Inc., New York – Paul Gregory, principal lighting designer; JR Krauza and Josh Spitzig, project lighting designers

Photography: JR Krauza, Focus Lighting Inc., New York