Zinkon Creative Studio

We're looking forward to presenting at the The Electrical League of Ohio Electro Expo 2025 on March 12th and 13th in Cleveland. Join Ardra Zinkon, CLD IALD as she shares her experience with the unique lighting project "Current", an art installation that spans an active intersection. We hope to see many of our friends there.

As the new year kicks off, construction at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is in full swing! Here are some highlights of recent and ongoing work being done as part of Phase 1 of the Expo 2050 Master Plan: ? Ohio Showcase Building:? ??- Most of the building's steel frame skeleton is done.? ??- Second-floor beams and roof beams are now in place.? ??- Portions of the metal roof deck over the sloped roof area in the northwest portion of the building are being installed and welded.? ??- Second floor composite metal deck is going in on top of the steel support beams, with concrete pouring soon on top of that deck.? ??- Underground plumbing lines will be roughed in so piping can be installed in restrooms, kitchens, and more.?? ? The multi-purpose agriculture building:? ??- The large exhibit hall is nearly framed out with steel columns, frame, and massive steel trusses.? ??- Metal roof deck is being installed.? ??- Plumbing contractors are beginning the trenching for the underground plumbing lines. Both buildings are slated for completion in 2026. Learn more about the vision for the Expo 2050 Master Plan by visiting https://lnkd.in/gxCJXPtk. Thank you to Senior Planning Manager Joseph Macneil and Project Manager Brett Boyce for their work on this important undertaking. We also want to thank Governor Mike DeWine for his vision and our partners at the Ohio Expositions Commission, Turner Construction Company, Hill International, Inc., and Wellogy.

While Ardra Zinkon, CLD IALD escaped to sunny Florida last weekend, Courtney Van Ostran, FSMPS, CPSM escaped the winter weather at one of our recently opened projects, the Newark Arcade. It was great to see this project bring people together in February to explore local shops and see what is to come at the renovated downtown shopping destination. Zinkon creative Studio provided lighting design for the restored the Newark Arcade, which was a community effort to bring this historic indoor experience to life again.

As we celebrate Black History Month, our team reflects on and honors the many contributions and impacts of African Americans on our culture, educational programs, cultural events, and the achievements and struggles of Black Americans. Recently, our team visited the completed Martin Luther King, Jr. library in Cleveland, a project we collaborated on with J. KURTZ Architects and SO – IL that aims to continue a legacy of strengthening community networks and generating opportunities for advancement. We are proud to have been a part of this facility, honoring Dr. King’s legacy with a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.

Ardra Zinkon, CLD, IALD, President of our studio, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). Ardra has served on several IALD committees throughout her career and received multiple lighting design awards. She was nominated and elected by the peer organizations' members and her service began on January 1, 2025. Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, IL, USA, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a network of 1,500 independent lighting design professionals who satisfy its rigorous qualification process. The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers. The eleven-member IALD Board of Directors is the governing body of the International Association of Lighting Designers. The Board meets quarterly to provide strategic and financial oversight and direction to the CEO, who manages the organization on behalf of the Board.

Welcome to 2025! We wish you the best this year and thank you for your friendship and partnership in the past year. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from Zinkon Creative Studio! We hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday with family and friends. Please note: we will be closed for the holidays December?23-27?and January 1, 2025.

We are excited to announce that our studio received a LIT Lighting Design Award for our work with Janet Echelman providing lighting design for "Current" an art installation in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The project was recognized in the Outdoor Art Installation category. The LIT Lighting Design Awards acknowledges the outstanding contributions of the industry's most brilliant minds. The judges evaluate each project rewarding the most pioneering and ground-breaking lighting designs and selecting those standing out. The winners serve as a testament to their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of design, presenting innovative solutions, and embracing sustainability practices with passion. Read more about the project by clicking on the link below. #lightingdesign #publicart #designawards

We wish all of our clients and partners a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Thank you for your continued support and partnership in design.

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