Sean O'Connor Lighting, Inc.

Sean O'Connor Lighting, Inc. Sean O'Connor Lighting is a Los Angeles-based architectural lighting design studio with expertise in

Happy New Year and thanks to the entire team on this project! Repost from : “LA LA LAND — The combination of blended fam...
01/09/2026

Happy New Year and thanks to the entire team on this project!

Repost from : “LA LA LAND — The combination of blended family, community, and a sprinkling of LA fairy dust has ensouled the Holmby Hills residence of Pia and Patrick Whitesell with grace and lightness of touch.”

Our magical Holmby Hills home, designed by is featured in Vogue Living’s Jan/Feb Issue. We’re so excited to share this story—read the full article via the link in our bio.

Thank you to Editor in Chief and all the team !

Words by | Photography by .jess.laird | Design Architect | Contractor: LDL general contractors | Landscape Designer | Lighting Designer | Styling | Electrical Contractor

Sean O’Connor Lighting team: Sean O’Connor, Becky Yam, Spivey Jean

Honored to see our project on the cover of the 2026 AD100 issue of Architectural Digest!This was an exceptional collabor...
12/04/2025

Honored to see our project on the cover of the 2026 AD100 issue of Architectural Digest!

This was an exceptional collaboration focused on precision, restraint, and craft. Thank you to Atelier AM for trusting us with the lighting of this jewel-box project, and to the full team for delivering such a high level of detail, coordination, and ex*****on throughout.

Sean O’Connor Lighting team: Sean O’Connor, Becky Yam, Prianka Chorney, and Spivey Jean

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Now on the : My friends Thomas Paterson , Sam Koerbel  and I got together to discuss lighting controls, integrators beco...
07/03/2025

Now on the :

My friends Thomas Paterson , Sam Koerbel and I got together to discuss lighting controls, integrators becoming lighting designers, skills, passion, commitment, pitfalls, etiquette and opportunities.

Link in bio.

Posted  •  “Our restoration of a 1957 Paul László house in the Pacific Palisades, completed in 2021. Marlene Laskey prod...
03/21/2025

Posted • “Our restoration of a 1957 Paul László house in the Pacific Palisades, completed in 2021. Marlene Laskey produced a stunning nine hour oral history with László in the mid-1980s at UCLA towards the end of his life that helped us piece together his story and philosophy in order to bring this project back to life. 
 
We are heartbroken to report that it was among the losses in the Palisades fire, but we were honored to play a part in carrying on László’s legacy.”

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WE ARE HIRING! ✨ Sean O’Connor Lighting is inviting exceptional talent to join our award-winning team in Los Angeles. We...
03/20/2025

WE ARE HIRING! ✨
 
Sean O’Connor Lighting is inviting exceptional talent to join our award-winning team in Los Angeles. We’re actively seeking:
 
Lighting Designer – A creative and technically skilled professional to contribute to our innovative projects around the globe.

Studio Coordinator – A detail-oriented and highly organized individual to support daily studio operations and workflow.
 
If this aligns with your vision and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
 
Find full job descriptions and details through the link in bio.

Please send resume and portfolio to:
[email protected]
 




From the archive: Jordan Flight 23New York, NY2014This project opened 10 years ago this week. Working with frequent coll...
02/05/2024

From the archive:

Jordan Flight 23
New York, NY
2014

This project opened 10 years ago this week.

Working with frequent collaborators we designed a series of custom luminaires that are integral to the Flight 23 architecture and environmental brand identity.

We developed a linear accent lighting system with integrated HVAC, speakers, sprinklers and other technology as well as rails to support the seamless luminous ceiling, unique millwork fixtures and illuminated sneaker display pegs.

Design:
Lighting:

Our team: Sean O’Connor and Cort Hightower




Reflecting on this past year, I am perhaps most proud that our studio was selected as Best of Practice: Lighting Designe...
12/31/2023

Reflecting on this past year, I am perhaps most proud that our studio was selected as Best of Practice: Lighting Designer West by The Architect’s Newspaper.

This recognition is beyond any one project (we are proud of them all) but for us as a team - all of us: designers, and administrators, and for our collective work, culture and commitment to excellence.

“Best of Practice looks into the process of design with the goal of acknowledging offices that demonstrate excellence as they shape the built environment… The aim is to stake out an expansive meaning of excellence, one which takes into account the many facets of practice today, including but not limited to office culture, employee wellbeing, inclusivity, social engagement, sustainability, and technological innovation.” - The Architect’s Newspaper

Thank you to for this honor and acknowledgement.

We are thrilled to announce we have been selected as a Winner in the LIT Awards 2023 for Workplace Lighting Design in co...
11/29/2023

We are thrilled to announce we have been selected as a Winner in the LIT Awards 2023 for Workplace Lighting Design in collaboration with Sean O’Connor’s mentor, Darrell Hawthorne of Architecture + Light. We are honored to be recognized in this category and congratulations to our incredible team on this achievement.

The lighting design for the US headquarters of this global social media company embodies their ethos of community, inclusivity and joy. Spanning 160,00SF across five floors in Times Square, New York, cutting edge lighting and controls were carefully crafted to support a vibrant and dynamic workplace that endeavors to be a reflection of the city itself.

Lead Designers: David Hahn (Sean O’Connor Lighting), Darrell Hawthrone (Architecture + Light)
Designers: Lida Khezri, Stacey Guevara (Sean O’Connor Lighting), Florin Panlilio (Architecture + Light)
Lighting Design Company: Sean O’Connor Lighting in collaboration with Architecture + Light
Architect: Chris Mitchell
Photo Credit: Fotoworks








Gabriela Hearst, Beverly Hills“This is not a store, it's a home for us, which was done by many hands that believe beauty...
11/12/2023

Gabriela Hearst, Beverly Hills

“This is not a store, it's a home for us, which was done by many hands that believe beauty is intrinsic to the soul but with the respect of our fellow human and Mother Nature. It is the true result of collaborative work. Of everybody having a say and being respected for their talent and knowhow. What you get is excellence, I couldn't be more proud." -

Architecture:
Executive Architect:
Furniture Design: .dumas.studio
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Lighting Design:
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Our team:
Sean O’Connor
Michael Lombardi
Christina Cho

Honored to see our recent project for an art collector on the cover of the November  Projects like this are the result o...
10/17/2023

Honored to see our recent project for an art collector on the cover of the November

Projects like this are the result of a great client, great team, shared vision and collaboration.

Architecture:
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Contractor:
Lighting Design:
Photography: .jess.laird

Our project team:
Sean O’Connor
Becky Yam
Duncan Johns

We are pleased to announce that  has been recognized by  as AN’s 2023 Best of Practice – Lighting Designer (West). This ...
06/30/2023

We are pleased to announce that has been recognized by as AN’s 2023 Best of Practice – Lighting Designer (West).

This award is the culmination of many successful projects, our firm’s growth, and an unwavering dedication to our craft.

Congratulations to our entire team!

06/10/2023

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12955 W Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90066

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