Case Study: Berkeley Research Group

Delivering Lighting Solutions on a Tight Timeline

Challenge

When Berkeley Research Group’s Los Angeles office in Century City underwent a tenant improvement project led by design firm Gensler, the timeline was tight. The team at Gensler’s LA Office needed to create a refined, modern conference room environment that supported collaboration while aligning with the firm’s professional, high-performance identity.

With limited lead time, the Gensler team required lighting solutions that were:

• Immediately available
• Architecturally relevant
• Visually impactful without adding installation complexity

Balancing design intent with real-world project constraints presented a key challenge. Standard specification timelines were not an option.

Solution

Working in collaboration with SCI Lighting Solutions, the Gensler design team identified WAC Lighting as a key partner, leveraging its Quick Ship Program to keep the project moving forward. By maintaining deep inventory of specification-grade products, WAC ensured immediate availability, eliminating delays while preserving design intent.

The Tightrope Linear Pendant from dweLED by WAC Lighting was selected for the conference room, offering a refined, sculptural presence paired with high-performance LED technology. Its adjustable silicone diffuser creates a soft, omnidirectional glow, while its minimal profile and clean suspension system integrate seamlessly into the architectural environment.

This combination allowed the team to meet both design expectations and project deadlines without compromise.

Results

The result is a polished, modern workspace that supports collaboration and reflects the firm’s professional identity, all delivered on time and on budget. Project outcomes included:

• On-Time Delivery: Quick Ship kept the project on schedule.
• Seamless Collaboration: Gensler, SCI Lighting Solutions, and WAC worked efficiently from spec to install.
• Elevated Design Impact: A sculptural focal point with a clean, architectural presence.
• Performance Without Compromise: High-quality LED light enhances comfort and productivity.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates how strategic product selection paired with reliable availability can solve real-world project challenges. By leveraging WAC Lighting’s Quick Ship Program and specifying a design-forward luminaire, the team delivered a solution that met tight deadlines, upheld design intent, and enhanced the overall user experience.

PROJECT PARTNERS

Client: Berkeley Research Group, LLC, Los Angeles, CA (Century City)

Design Firm: Gensler Los Angeles

Lighting Partner: SCI Lighting Solutions

Lighting Manufacturer: WAC Lighting

Product: Tightrope Linear Pendant, PD-35246, dweLED by WAC Lighting

Photographer: ©Ryan Gobuty

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