Projects
*Indicates lighting services performed by David Repair at previous employer
Carson Wealth Conference Room*
A color-changing LED array with individually addressable diodes capable of dynamic effects and low-resolution animations allows for scenes such as planes flying overhead behind clouds, snow falling, and stars in the sky. The array is also capable of static white light and can be dimmed to 1% to allow for useful ambient light as well.
The array was comprised of three trapezoidal sections which combine to form a rectangular form in aggregate. The angles of the trapezoidal shapes are the same angles used in the client’s logo as a subtle nod to their branding.
The desired scenes and functionality were coordinated with the owner and the owner’s AV vendor during design.
Power supplies, which took up an entire wall, were located in a nearby IT room to maintain accessibility. The location of the IT room had to be coordinated with the architectural team during design to ensure the acceptable voltage drop thresholds were not exceeded.
Architect: LEO A DALY
Triage Staffing Headquarters*
Triage Staffing took over four floors of an existing office building for their corporate headquarters for a total of 80,000 square feet. To collaborate with a dramatic and highly branded interior design scheme, the lighting design used bold lines and large-scale luminaires.
Direct/indirect linear luminaires were used in the open office areas to provide task visibility and to uplight the white ceilings (coordinated with the architect) to make the space feel more open. A linear asymmetric run exceeding 100 feet in length was provided on each side of the center core wall on each floor.
Lighting for a plant wall was closely studied to ensure even vertical illumination from top to bottom, and the controls were designed to mimic the natural daylight cycle.
Bellevue Public Library*
The library took over a 20,000 square foot space that was previously used as a data center. The existing low ceiling heights and a minimal project budget imposed significant design constraints, requiring innovative lighting solutions for project success.
In the children’s section, playful luminaire colors and shapes create a fun atmosphere while accent lighting in the padded book nooks create a cozy place to read while maintaining visibility.
Luminaire placement was carefully studied to ensure adequate vertical illuminance on the center book stacks. Linear luminaires with asymmetric distributions were used to provide adequate vertical illuminance on perimeter book stacks.
Dormie Club Clubhouse*
The architectural design of the new clubhouse on the site of the Dormie Club Golf Course aimed to capture the regional feel of the area and the secluded nature of the golf course. The lighting design aligned with this architectural intent by highlighting the extensive use of natural stone and wood textures while keeping the light sources concealed to the extent possible. The result was a subtly yet brilliantly lit showcase of intricate architecture.
In the dining area, custom wood structural members were specifically designed to allow a track for pendant lighting to be recess mounted so no conduits were visible. Numerous layers of light were used to create the resulting scene. Cove lighting on top of the beams highlights the wooden structural members and accentuates the volume of the space, accent lighting at the bar seating and bar storage areas create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, pendants over the bar top and seating areas provide adequate light for visibility without being overpowering, and a concealed spotlight grazing the stone fireplace establishes it as a visual anchor point.
University of Nebraska Tom Osborne Legacy Complex*
The three story, 300,000 square foot, $150M renovation and addition of the Husker football facilities included advanced lighting aspects throughout the project. Color-changing lighting with animations and dynamic effects were used in the locker room, team meeting room, and pool areas. A plethora of accent lighting applications were incorporated throughout the entirety of the project. Tunable white controls were implemented in the head coach’s suite.
With the complex design components, multiple involved parties, high profile, and accelerated schedule, effective lighting commissioning was critical to keep the project on track. With the lighting controls programmer flying in from out of town for each programming visit, it was imperative that he had the required information on time to keep moving forward at an efficient pace. For this project, the lighting commissioning consisted of the following tasks:
·Design review of the construction documents to identify any information gaps needing to be resolved
·Confirming the installation conformed to the owner’s requirements
·Functional testing of the lighting controls
·Acting as the coordinating point of contact between the general contractor, electrical contractor, the owner’s internal team, the third party project manager, electrical engineer, and the lighting controls programmer
Services: Lighting Commissioning
Location: Lincoln, NE
Architect: Populous, BVH
Engineer: ME Engineers
Cx Agent: Advanced Engineering Systems
Status: Completed in 2024
Koen Japanese BBQ*
Koen Japanese BBQ occupied the 8,000 square foot second floor of a mixed-use building in Omaha’s Blackstone District. The main lighting features of the space are two custom assemblies of multiple linear luminaires, with one luminaire assembly by the bar and one in the seating area. These luminaire assemblies are comprised of multiple luminaires having different lengths, mounting heights, and curvatures to create an array resembling a fireworks explosion. Detailed coordination with the architect and manufacturer was conducted to ensure all the required components for these lighting installations were given adequate consideration.
Large direct/indirect ring luminaires with varying diameters were used throughout the remainder of the seating area to reinforce the energetic and sleek feel of the space. Glowing orb sconces on the back wall of the bench seating areas provide a soft touch. Tape and accent lighting is used for three-dimensional wall logos, behind mirrors in the restroom and at the bar, and at other visual focal points throughout the space.
Services: Lighting Design, Lighting Engineering
Location: Omaha, NE
Architect: Architectural Innovations
Engineer: Advanced Engineering Systems
Status: Completed in 2025
Grief's Journey - A Collective for Hope*
The 8,000 square foot facility was intended to serve as a counseling center specifically serving youth affected by trauma. Areas for children of all ages were planned for.
In the corridors, artwork that was created by the children as a part of their healing process was to be displayed on the walls in a prominent location. In this portion of the corridor, exposed wooden structural members created a tall and open space.
Cove lighting that was concealed from the view of passersby in the corridor was utilized to uplight the wooden structural members and ceiling to emphasize the verticality of the space. Spotlight type luminaires were provided on top of the ledge connecting to the wooden structural members on one side of the corridor. These spotlights aimed down and across to the other side of the corridor to highlight the artwork created by the children.
These spotlights were mounted on vertical arms to ensure the beam of light would adequately clear the corner of the ledge they were mounted on. The optic of the luminaire and spacing between luminaires were closely studied to ensure the artwork was evenly illuminated without hot spots, while also avoiding washing the entire wall with light.
Services: Lighting Design, Lighting Engineering
Location: Omaha, NE
Architect: LEO A DALY
Engineer: LEO A DALY
Status: Unbuilt
City of Des Moines Skywalk Lighting*
The City of Des Moines wanted to give a section of downtown skywalk bridges new life by adding exterior lighting. The in-scope portion of the skywalk was t-shaped and totaled approximately 400 linear feet.
A study was undertaken to consider whether RGBW direct view luminaires or RGBW grazing luminaires, both capable of dynamic animations with 6” control increments, would be utilized. Replacement of the interior lighting was also considered. The direct view luminaires were ultimately preferred by the city and confirmed to not cause glare issues for drivers commuting on the street below. The direct view luminaires were intended to be mounted directly to the outward face of the diagonal structural members on the exterior of each skywalk section for a total of approximately 1,000 linear feet of luminaires.
The desired animations were coordinated with the city and adjacent businesses during design. A 380V DC system was used to minimize the required number of power supplies, which would greatly reduce labor costs, maintenance concerns, and potential visual distractions on the exterior of the skywalk.
The city was given the ability to remotely access the control system via the internet or an app on a smartphone or tablet. Functionality was also incorporated that would allow the control system to automatically send an alert to city maintenance personnel if a luminaire failed, with the exact location of the luminaire in question indicated.
Wisner-Pilger Early Learning Center*
The 10,000 square foot addition to the existing high school created multiple opportunities for the lighting to enhance the occupants’ experience. On the exterior of the building, a three-sided recessed asymmetric linear pattern luminaire totaling approximately 50’ in length wraps around the overhang over the main vestibule and walkway, grazing the vertical perforated metal panel surface to create a silhouetted view of the walkway behind it.
In the interior of the building, recessed asymmetric linear luminaires highlight the display areas on the walls of the corridors to showcase students’ artwork. Careful study was done to ensure the distribution of the asymmetric luminaire would evenly light the display area without leaving a hot spot at the top. This additional layer of light on the vertical surface also greatly increased the perceived brightness of the space.
Linear direct/indirect luminaires bring attention to the glulam ceilings via soft diffuse light while also adding reflected ambient light for uniform illumination of the walking path.
Creighton University Student Center - Dining Renovation*
A renovation of the 10,000 square foot dining area at Creighton University's Skutt Student Center presented an opportunity to refresh the lighting to better align with the space’s usage. The angled space shape and structural member pattern made keeping a consistent lighting layout that was cohesive with the architecture throughout the entirety of the space impractical. The lighting design embraced these shape irregularities and instead used multiple lighting concepts in the dining area to subtly reinforce the concept of various sub-spaces throughout.
Linear direct/indirect luminaires with the appearance of structural I-beam members were used in the main seating area with exposed ceilings to align with the industrial feel of the space. A 24’x16’ assembly comprised of linear luminaires and acoustic materials with the appearance of woodgrain and manufactured to the same dimensions as nominal lumber was used over a gathering space. Multiple ring luminaires of various sizes were used in one student seating area with select ring luminaires having the Creighton blue finish.
Services: Lighting Design, Lighting Engineering
Location: Omaha, NE
Architect: LEO A DALY
Engineer: LEO A DALY
Status: Completed in 2023
Certified Piedmontese Headquarters*
This 30,000 square foot multi-use facility contains a large open office area, The Mercato butcher shop, and the Casa Bovina restaurant serving Certified Piedmontese beef. The architectural design emphasized a modern agrarian feel as a nod to the company’s connection to ranching.
The lighting design aligned with this architectural approach by highlighting numerous wood features throughout the project while incorporating sleek lines of light in select locations via linear luminaires.
The stone finishes on the outside of the building were grazed in multiple locations to accentuate the depth and texture. Vertical linear luminaires recessed in the wall behind the reception desk, combined with accent lighting in the reception desk, create a powerful statement as one first enters the space. An array of linear luminaires in the lobby forms a windmilll shape when viewed in aggregate. Uplighting luminaires were provided on exposed wooden structural members to highlight the wood material and increase the perception of the space’s openness.
Different color temperatures were used intentionally to effectively coordinate with the various space types present in the building. 2700K lighting in Casa Bovina creates a relaxed and intimate ambience while 4000K lighting in the open office areas promotes alertness for employees. 3500K lighting was used in corridors connecting the different space types to help soften the visual transition.
Lighting with high R9 values was specified in The Mercato to better render the red color of the meat being sold.
McClure Engineering Corporate Headquarters*
McClure Engineering occupied the entire 10,000 square foot second floor of a multi-tenant business office building in downtown Ankeny. Custom-shaped linear pattern luminaire assemblies were included in the conference rooms. Lit and unlit acoustic baffles were provided in the open office areas to reduce sound nuisances to employees. Color-changing downlights in the main conference room provided visual focal point at night that was visible throughout the business district.
Motorized shades in each perimeter space were controlled automatically based on solar position. This algorithm was calculated by using the project site’s latitude and longitude, the direction the applicable room was facing, the time of day, and the height of the room above ground to determine solar position relative to the space.
Touch screens were provided in each conference room to provide consolidated control of lighting, shading, and audio systems in the room. Extensive coordination with the lighting controls vendor, the electrical contractor, and the AV vendor was performed during design and commissioning to ensure proper functionality of all components.
During commissioning, field verification was performed after the initial lighting controls programming was completed and then again after the AV integration was completed. Lighting control construction checklists were also sent to the lighting controls programmer, the electrical contractor, and the AV vendor completion. These checklists, along with other commissioning related documentation, were compiled and delivered to the owner and tenant after occupancy.
Services: Lighting Design, Lighting Engineering, Lighting Commissioning
Location: Ankeny, IA
Architect: Imprint Architects
Engineer: Resource Consulting Engineers
Cx Agent: Resource Consulting Engineers (lighting)
Status: Completed in 2025
