Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

After articulating design nuances using advanced CAD and visualization software, Valencia set to work illuminating the physical space, installing a total of 54 ColorBlast Powercore fixtures flush against beam structures, the building's main truss, and lighting pipes, which can accommodate extra fixtures for special events. Valencia used a combination of clear and frosted lenses to create texture and depth. Lighting schemes are programmed and controlled with a combination of an iPlayer 3 DMX lighting controller from Philips Color Kinetics and third-party controllers. "The project was a great marriage of design form and functionality," Valencia said. "It's a true joy to be a part of this piece of art."

Valencia's lighting schemes transform the center's interior for each event, bathing the space in effects ranging from rich, solid hues to rainbow arrays. The light also pours through the building's windows, glinting off the steel façade and exterior profile, embodying the vibrancy of Lou Ruvo's legacy.