Jennifer Bogdan LLC is a New York based woman owned architectural lighting design firm that was established in 2014. With over eighteen years of experience, she has designed and consulted on a wide variety of projects both domestically and internationally. Through her experience and education, she is able to pull from a variety of disciplines including architecture, interior design, engineering and manufacturing. This combination helps to solve the unique lighting challenges of a wide range of interior and exterior environments while meeting the needs of those who use the space.
From the commencement of a project, Jennifer Bogdan LLC is designated as the project manager and committed to an intimate involvement in the project’s development and conclusion. As a boutique firm, she offers the experience and depth in resources found in a large office without the confusion and careless overlapping of disciplines that can occur when orchestrating a team from a large office. Her personal attention and service has endured the test of time while adapting to the changes impacting our industry. Principal involvement throughout a project is provided to guarantee her clients the accountability they need.
Jennifer works closely with her clients from conception during the schematic design phase through execution in the construction administration phase. Her role and responsibilities include but is not limited to: field surveys, development of design concepts, design of custom lighting fixtures, mock ups, selection and documentation of lighting systems, illuminance and luminance calculations, energy calculations, emergency egress lighting layouts, documentation for LEED and WELL certifications, focusing and review of lighting installations and the preparation of final punch lists.
From preliminary design through design development, these factors are continually evaluated in terms of quality, function and aesthetics. Above all, she considers the image her design will project for clients with the selection of cost effective, energy efficient, esthetically pleasing light fixtures as permitted by budget. The end result is an innovative, functional and cost-effective environment. With her client’s objective as the primary goal she proceeds through the entire project within established cost and time parameters. Influenced by these parameters, she seeks to provide clients’ with the best value for the dollars spent, not only for the initial project but also for the long term life cycle of the project.
Prior to founding Jennifer Bogdan LLC, she worked as a Senior Lighting Design Manager at Cosentini Associates in NYC , a NYC/Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Design Plan Lighting, and as a lighting designer and consultant for Artemide Inc in NYC.
Jennifer Bogdan LLC has completed a variety of projects. Her experience designing lighting schemes includes: residential, corporate headquarters, hospitality, cultural, mixed use, government, and data centers. She has cultivated many projects that received LEED and WELL certifications. She actively participates in all phases of a project from conception to completion including budget control and project management. Her creative solutions to problems are exceeded only by her attention to detail and organization. Her knowledge of WELL and LEED certification requirements, energy conservation strategies, and current building codes enables her to work closely with her clients to offer the latest advances in lighting and control strategies. Her clients include End Users, Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, and Facility Managers.