IES Phoenix Downtown Lighting Walking Tour

Tentative Itinerary

5:00 PM | Meet & Mingle

Kick off the evening with casual socializing at Cleaverman Steakhouse, located at the Arizona Center.

5:30 PM | Downtown Lighting Walking Tour

Join our host, Mark Greenawalt of Creative Designs in Lighting (CDL), for a guided walking tour exploring the architectural lighting, historic landmarks, and illuminated public art of Downtown Phoenix.

Featured Stops:

• Arizona Center – Explore the revitalized outdoor space featuring colorful murals, shade structures, and dynamic DMX color-changing lighting.
• Wexford Phoenix Biomedical Campus Innovation Center – Discover the lighting design of this LEED Gold, saguaro-inspired architectural landmark.
• The Stewart – See the distinctive illuminated rooftop of this 19-story residential tower, inspired by mid-century modern and Googie architecture.
• The Westward Ho – Visit one of Phoenix's most iconic historic high-rises, dating back to 1928.
• "Her Secret Is Patience" – Experience Janet Echelman's 145-foot aerial sculpture, illuminated with seasonal color-changing lighting.

Additional Sights Along the Route

The return walk will pass several Downtown Phoenix landmarks, including Chase Tower, the Freeport-McMoRan/Westin Building, Herberger Theater, Phoenix Convention Center, and St. Mary's Basilica.

Please note: The tour will primarily feature exterior views, as interior access may be limited. The itinerary is tentative and subject to change.

about our guide:

Mark Greenawalt uses light, the fourth dimension of architecture, to shape the emotional character of a wide variety of spaces. His artistic approach to lighting design brings warmth to restaurants, energy to classrooms, and elegance to resorts.

Mark believes lighting design is about so much more than just determining the required quantity of light; it's about understanding how light shapes a space and allows people to connect with and experience our world. Since graduating from Penn State in 1989, he has collaborated with many renowned architectural teams to develop blueprints into bricks and mortar. Every day, thousands of people experience his creative lighting designs in the places where they gather, learn, work, and play.

 He finds great satisfaction in knowing that his work contributes to the emotional connections people develop with the built environment. He also enjoys sharing the stories behind his signature projects and how they have helped shape skylines and create lasting memories of special places.

Tickets

$0.00 Non-Member ticket

$0.00 IES Member ticket