A Journey in Light Through Marian Gardens July 11, 2025
Located in the largest Vietnamese American community in the US, the Marian Gardens at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine honors a Marian apparition significant to Vietnamese Catholic history. Designed…
Founded by Archit Jain and Scott Hatton, Oculus Light Studio is an independent lighting design studio delivering innovative lighting strategies that celebrate both the science and art of light as a powerful way to shape the environment. Lighting is the small portion of a project yet overall creates a meaningful impact. At Oculus, we enjoy the lighting process for the value it brings to each space and we pride ourselves in meeting the aesthetic, business and environmental goals of each client. Oculus is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a satellite studio in Seattle, WA and with lighting design projects in the US, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
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Recent News
2025 IES Illumination Awards of Merit July 8, 2025
Oculus is proud to announce that four of our projects have received 2025 IES Illumination Awards of Merit. Each one represents a unique blend of thoughtful lighting design, community impact,…
Seattle Studio Celebrates Local IES Recognition May 22, 2025
Last week, our Seattle team had the pleasure of attending the 2025 IES Gloria Koch Leonidas Illumination Awards, hosted by IES Seattle at Block 41 in Belltown. The evening brought…
Eight Oculus Projects Nominated for IIDA Calibre Design Awards May 6, 2025
Oculus has a record number of projects nominated at this year’s IIDA Calibre Design Awards! A total of 8 projects were nominated including: The Congressman Alan Lowenthal Trade & Education…
Now Hiring – Architectural Lighting Designer March 26, 2025
About Us: Oculus Light Studio is an award-winning lighting design studio based in the Culver City area of Los Angeles, CA, with a satellite studio in Seattle, WA. We are…
Using Modified Standard Luminaires for Custom Applications March 19, 2025
Nestled in the basement of a grand, light-filled cathedral, St. Callistus Chapel at Christ Cathedral offers an intimate sanctuary for up to 250 people. It also houses a columbarium, serving…
