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.
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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.
2018 IESNA SECTION
AWARD
Marriot Irvine specturum
irvine, CA
2018 IESNA SECTION
AWARD
Trousdale Residence
beverly hills, CA
2017 IESNA AWARD
oF MERIT
Paséa Hotel & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA
2017 IESNA AWARD
OF MERIT
La Jolla Scenic Residence
La Jolla, CA
2016 IESNA AWARD
OF MERIT
Herringbone Restaurant
Santa Monica, CA
2016 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
Torrey Pines Residence
San Diego, CA
2015 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Ariel Suites
San Diego, CA
2015 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Blue Smoke Sushi
San Diego, CA
2015 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Greenwich Residence
Greenwich, CT
2015 SECTION
AWARD
Irvine Cove Residence
Laguna Beach, CA
2014 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
Puesto Restaurant
San Diego, CA
2014 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
Olivenhain Residence
Olivenhain, CA
2014 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Puesto Restaurant
San Diego, CA
2014 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Olivenhain Residence
Olivenhain, CA
2013 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
Herringbone
Restaurant
La Jolla, CA
2013 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Herringbone
Restaurant
La Jolla, CA
2012 IESNA GUTH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Immaculata, USD
San Diego, CA
2012 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
The Immaculata, USD
San Diego, CA
2012 IESNA SECTION AWARD
The Heeschen Residence
Laguna Beach, CA
2012 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
The Heeschen Residence
Laguna Beach, CA
2011 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
The Padre Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
2011 IESNA SECTION AWARD
The Padre Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
2011 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Via Corporate Center
Tijuana, Mexico
2011 IESNA SECTION AWARD
Coastal
Residence
San Diego, CA
2010 IESNA PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD
Strauss Residence
La Jolla, CA
2010 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
Indigo
Hotel
San Diego, CA
2010 IESNA AWARD OF MERIT
2008 IESNA, AWARD OF MERIT
Marriott Hotel lobby
La Jolla, CA
Strauss Residence
La Jolla, CA
2008 IESNA, AWARD OF MERIT
Village Walk at Eastlake Chula Vista, CA
2008 SAN DIEGO HOME AND GARDEN, HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD
Baltazar Residence
La Jolla, CA
2006 IESNA EDWIN GUTH REGIONAL AWARD
Tower 23
San Diego, CA
2017 IESNA AWARD
oF MERIT
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 Johndottir 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
Helene Ziman & Associates
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.