FIRM BIO
Ron Neal Lighting Design is an award winning San Diego firm founded in 2001 by architectural lighting designer Ron Neal. Throughout its history RNLD has participated in the successful completion of hundreds of hospitality and high-end residential projects. This success is the result of encouraging an open dialogue between the user and design team while establishing a creative atmosphere in which the design process is a complete fusion of cost, function, technical expertise and artistic sensibility. Our methodology allows us to produce innovative architectural lighting design solutions that are appropriate for a wide range of projects. We are not everything to everybody. Our clients include some of the most highly renowned architects, interior design firms, and iconic hospitality brands in the country. As an established smaller firm we only work with select clients offering truly creative, collaborative opportunities. Consequently, we can guarantee Ron oversees all aspects of every project while our talented and experienced staff are engaged throughout all phases to ensure a successful outcome.
SPACE | LIGHT | ORDER
PROCESS
OUR TEAM
AWARDS FOR LIGHTING DESIGN EXCELLENCE
RNLD is honored to have received the following awards for lighting design excellence: RNLD would like to thank our fellow consultants, clients, and contractors for their collaboration on these projects. Due in part to their efforts, we share these following honors.
2021 EISNA SECTION AWARD
ALCE
Solana Beach, CA
2019 IESNA SECTION AWARD
MADISON CLUB RESIDENCE
La Quinta, CA
2018 IESNA SECTION AWARD
MARRIOTT
Irvine, CA
2017 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
LA JOLLA SCENIC RESIDENCE
La Jolla, CA
2016 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
HERRINGBONE
Santa Monica, CA
2015 EISNA SECTION AWARD
IRVINE COVE RESIDENCE
Laguna Beach, CA
2014 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
OLIVENHAIN RESIDENCE
Olivenhain, CA
2012 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
LAGUNA BEACH RESIDENCE
Laguna Beach, CA
2011 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
PADRE HOTEL
Bakersfield, CA
2008 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
VILLAGE WALK AT EASTLAKE
Chula Vista, CA
2021 EISNA SECTION AWARD
CORONA DEL MAR RESIDENCE
Corona del Mar, CA
2019 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
WESTIN - HAPUNA BEACH
Waimea, HI
2018 EISNA SECTION AWARD
TROUSDALE RESIDENCE
Beverly Hills, CA
2016 IESNA SECTION AWARD
RANCHO SANTA FE RESIDENCE
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2015 EISNA SECTION AWARD
BLUE SMOKE SUSHI
San Diego, CA
2015 EISNA SECTION AWARD
GREENWICH RESIDENCE
Greenwich, CT
2013 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
HERRINGBONE
La Jolla, CA
2011 EISNA SECTION AWARD
VIA CORPORATE CENTER
Tijuana, Mexico
2010 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
STRAUSS RESIDENCE
La Jolla, CA
2008 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
MARRIOTT
La Jolla, CA
2019 IESNA SECTION AWARD
DANA POINT RESIDENCE
Dana Point, CA
2019 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
NOLITA HALL
San Diego, CA
2017 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
PASÉA HOTEL & SPA
Huntington Beach, CA
2016 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
TORREY PINES RESIDENCE
Torrey Pines, CA
2015 EISNA SECTION AWARD
ARIEL SUITES
San Diego, CA
2014 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
PUESTO
San Diego, CA
2012 EISNA GUTH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
THE IMMACULATA
USD Campus, San Diego, CA
2011 EISNA SECTION AWARD
COASTAL RESIDENCE
La Jolla, CA
2010 EISNA AWARD OF MERIT
HOTEL INDIGO
San Diego, CA
2006 EISNA GUTH REGIONAL AWARD
TOWER 23
San Diego, CA
FEATURED PERIODICALS







CLIENTS
Architects
WATG
Gensler
Marmol Radziner Architecture
AVRP Studios
Safdie Rabines Architects
Awbrey Cook Rogers McGill Architects
C.J. Light Associates
Hayer Architecture
Joseph Wong Design Associates
Whipple Russel Architects
Geoff Sumich Architecture
Architects Orange
Ocio Design Group
Graham Downes Architecture
Studio E Architects
LPA
Interior Designers
Aria Design
Gulla Jonsdottir Architecture
fKay Lang + Associates
Hatch Design Group
Schoos Design
Indidesign
Jules Wilson Interior Design
BraytonHughes Design Studios
Dawson Design Group
KNA Design
Monogram at BBGM
Michael Fullen Design
Melinda Grubbs Interior Design
Bells & Whistles
Studio Collective
Le Dimora
End Users
Pacific Hospitality Group, Inc.
R.D. Olson Development
Hakkasan Group
Montage Hotels
The Marriott Corporation
San Diego Padres
Loews Resorts
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The Cohen Restaurant Group
The Irvine Company
Sudberry Properties
Hilton Worldwide
Trammell Crow Residential
The Brigantine Corporation
Oliver McMillan Development
Miller Enterprises, Inc.
Our clients include some of the most well established architects and designers in the region. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a valued design team member with the firms below.