As an industry leading lighting design consultancy, Banks Landl Lighting Design’s mission is to merge technology and creativity to achieve lighting designs of distinction, sophistication and utility. We are a diverse design firm that uses light to evoke a sense of emotion in our placemaking. We are collaborative in how we like to work, having a seat at the table from start to finish allows us to provide a tailored experience in our pursuit of lighting design excellence.

With over 100+ years of combined experience in our San Francisco & Los Angeles offices, Banks Landl Lighting Design has delivered numerous award winning projects and has a proven and dependable track record.


We cherish the storytelling thread that bestows a design with a sense of place and gives it purpose. Light is a key character in each project’s story.

Story Is King

From the conference room kick-off to site-trailer construction meetings, we work constructively with our peers to foster the best ideas.

Collaboration Is Vital

For designs to stand the test of time, they need to be tested time and time again. The honing of our craft allows us to create cogent designs that cut through unnecessary complexity.

Simple Is Best

Architecturally Sophisticated.

Theatrically Motivated.

Our work is important to us, lighting is life and we strive to create that same connection for everyone. It’s always our goal to provide the highest level of care and service to any client/project, to us that means we are flexible in how we work.

Banks Landl Lighting Design is a well-versed and well-equipped lighting design firm that has a wide breadth of experience in a wide range of typologies. BLLD often receives important residential, hospitality, commercial, public, theatrical and themed entertainment commissions, both locally and globally.

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