AlfaTech Lighting Studio Big Book_2021

A R C H I T E C T U R A L L I G H T I N G D E S I G N T E AM

NEDA VEDADIAN

HEATHER SMITH

ROHINI PENDYALA

VINCE TARANGO

ABRAHAM BENGUIGUI

Rohini is an award-winning lighting professional with more than 16 years of experience in lighting design, architecture and construction. Rohini has a passion for sustainability and has designed projects to meet both the LEED and Well Building Standards including Clif Bar, Citrix, Volkswagen, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. She has extensive experience working with global brands such as Google, Facebook, Uber and LinkedIn.

Vince has over 18 years experience in the electrical and lighting Design Industry. With a background in Fine Art and Electrical Construction, he brings a unique approach that is practical, purposeful and artistic. Vince is a professional member of the IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers), IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) and a past member of the Community Advisory Council to Lightfair . Vince’s knowledge of commerce, electrical construction, and design combined with an artist’s awareness of light and space has proven to be invaluable to his clients.

Abe has three years of experience in the lighting design industry for commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare facilities, hospitality and parks. He graduated from Penn State as an Architectural Engineer with a specialization in Lighting Design. Abe is passionate about schematic design as well as the design development. He has a high focus on aesthetics, while maintaining the right light levels and energy usage.

Neda has several years of experience in the architectural lighting design for commercial, healthcare facilities, parks and others in many locations around the globe. Her experience includes technical knowledge of architectural design and construction details, leading production crews, and interfacing with principals and consultants. She is skilled at presenting technical and abstract concepts in a clear and concise way.

Heather’s 19 -year career spans a diverse range of project types including resorts, corporate office towers, museums, luxury custom residences, convention centers, houses of worship, medical, university and library facilities. Her design background and professional experience enable her to quickly grasp the context of a project, conceive the “big idea” and provide creative lighting solutions. Heather is inspired by the richness and variety of different cultures - their history, people, landscapes, arts, and architecture - provide inspiration for her everyday design work.