Harnessing the power of light
About our firm

Light is dynamic, ephemeral, mysterious, and beguiling.

Shaping and controlling light to provide positive, humanistic experiences in architecture has been at the core of our design practice since our founding in 2001. From simple daylit structures to highly integrated and interactive electric lighting and control systems, our designers employ design strategies and technologies that fit the unique requirements of each client. From concept to execution, our design process is highly collaborative, inherently sustainable, and more than a little fun.

Luma is a dedicated lighting-design practice within PAE. We have direct access to experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, technology design, and Building Analysis and Modeling (BAM). When more than lighting design is needed, we offer holistic, customizable, cross-discipline teams. This intimate collaboration of light, air, water, and information keeps us relevant and successful as we design some of the most sustainable buildings in the world. We cannot do it alone.
Visit PAELuma team
We make Luma shine
Zach Suchara
Director of Design, Principal
Jonathan Plumpton
Associate Principal
Brock Soderberg
Senior Associate
Gabrielle Serriere
Senior Lighting Designer
Greg Parthemer
Senior Associate, Lighting Designer
Sara Nonaka
Senior Lighting Designer
John Cumiskey
Senior Lighting Designer
Alex Ridley
Lighting Designer
Anna Winn
Lighting Designer
Brent Medsker
Lighting Designer
Christine Cornelius
Lighting Designer
Colin Johnstone
Lighting Designer
Daren Vandeberg
Lighting Designer
Erik Campbell
Lighting Designer
Jackie Kingen
Lighting Designer
Jennifer Place
Lighting Designer
Lauren Wilcox
Lighting Designer
Molly Stowe
Lighting Designer
Sara Duffy
Lighting Designer
Shea Sterner
Lighting Designer
Weisheng Zhong
Lighting Designer
Tim Huth
Lighting Designer