She recently completed Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Offices in LA and 1199 SEIU Funds Offices in New York. Over the past 13 years in the lighting industry, Ashley has had the privilege to work on a variety of projects – corporate lobbies, trading firms, flagship stores, and experience centers – which have both increased her knowledge base and appreciation for this craft. Shortly thereafter, she moved to New York and joined Kugler Ning Lighting as a designer. Michele was a visiting professor for the MFA program at Pratt Institute and is a past recipient of National IES Lumen and IALD Awards for recognition of her previous projects prior to joining KNL.Īshley Moench graduated from Cazenovia College in Upstate New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design in 2007. She is currently overseeing The World Resorts Casino Expansion in NY, Raclin Murphey Museum of Art at Notre Dame, The Persian Congregation Synagogue in New York and Tribune Tower in Chicago. Michele recently completed Fotografiska NYC, DWS Deutsche Bank Offices NYC and Prism ON3 Lobby renovation in Nutley,NJ. Michele has recently worked with renowned architects including Jean Novel, Herzog & de Meuron, Robert Stern, Thierry Despont, and Peter Marino. Prior to joining KNL in 2017, Michele was a Partner with a notable international lighting design firm in New York, specializing in retail, hospitality, commercial and residential design. Michele has been a leader in the industry for over 20 years, devoted to incorporating the technical and scientific aspects of lighting to an aesthetic consciousness within her projects. Michele Clement moved to New York City after graduating from LSU with a Bachelor’s in interior design to pursue a career in architectural lighting design. Headquarters, NYC and Paul Hastings offices, NYC and a 2016 National IES Award of Merit for his work on One Hotel South Beach, Miami. Additional awards include two 2017 National IES Awards of Merit for his work on Time Inc. He was also the recipient of two 2018 National IES Awards of Merit for his work on Four Seasons, Houston and Samsung 837, NYC. Jackson was recently the recipient of the 2020 National IES Award of Merit for his work on Intersect by Lexus, NYC. Current projects include offices for Bank of America and Deerfield both located in New York City and Resorts World Casino Expansion in Queens. The theater provided a hands-on experience to learn the emotional effects of lighting, dynamics of changing light and the effects of colored light.Īfter he received a BA in Economics from Emory, Jackson, born and raised in NYC, returned home to design and manage architectural lighting projects.
Jackson Ning II began his lighting career at Emory University where he studied theatrical lighting, set design and sound design. He is also the recipient of the 2017 National IES Award of Merit for his work on SONY Corporation of America located in New York City and the IESNA 2015 Award of Distinction for Yale Sterling Memorial Library Restoration, New Haven, CT. Jerry was recently the recipient of the 2018 National IES Award of Excellence and the 2018 IESNYC Award of Merit for his work on McKim, Mead & White Main Dining Room Restoration in New York. Jerry is currently overseeing Bank of America Pavilion and Carnegie Hall Café both located in New York City and Raclin Murphy Museum of Art located in Notre Dame Indiana. Kugler received an honorarium at Washington University known as the “Laskey Charrette.”
Louis with a master’s Degree in architecture. He graduated from Washington University in St.
Kugler has also taught at Parsons / New School. He taught lighting design to graduate students at Princeton University – School of Architecture from 1987 to 2006. Kugler is a corporate member of IALD, member of IES, and associate member of the AIA. He has served as an International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) awards committee chairperson and as a judge for the New York section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). Kugler’s designs have been featured in numerous architectural and lighting publications. He has received over twenty awards for his work and has lectured throughout the country. Jerry Kugler founded the company in 1983.