March 26, 2025 — DMF Lighting, an architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, has announced the winners of the DMF Design Awards 2025, recognizing and celebrating outstanding projects and the exceptional work of the talented designers.
The prestigious competition highlights the most innovative and visually compelling projects from designers, architects and custom installers from across the United States, all showcasing the creative use of DMF Lighting products.
AIA LA + ACLA Center for Communities. Photo Credit: Clay Holden. Courtesy of DMF
Judges assessed the entries based on innovation, aesthetic integration and the creative use of DMF Lighting products, while identifying the designs that best push the boundaries of lighting and architecture.
Founder and President of DMF Lighting Mark Danesh stated:
We are thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary talent and innovation in this year’s submissions. These projects demonstrate how lighting can transform spaces and elevate design.
Commercial DMF Design Awards 2025 winners and prizes include:
- Second Place: AIA|LA + ACLA Center for Communities, Los Angeles, California, designed by Clay Holden, Clay Holden Architects. The lighting design was done by HLB Lighting Design and the MEPT Engineer on the project was Introba. Clay Holden Architects received a $5,000 cash prize.
- Third Place: Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, designed by Teresa Haas, Ring & DuChateau. The firm received a $2,500 cash prize.
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel. Image courtesy of DMF. Photo credit: Zack Benson
The winning projects will be featured on DMF Lighting’s website, social media platforms and in upcoming case studies to inspire the design community. Winners were featured at LEDucation in New York City and may be viewed at DMF Lighting Design Awards.
This year’s entries were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including:
- Mark Danesh, founder and president, DMF Lighting
- Christine Vroom, principal interior designer and founder, Christine Vroom Interiors
- Simone Lapenta, design director and director of Visualization, RIOS Architecture
- Brian Busch, director of Pre-construction, Rosendin Electric
The DMF Lighting Design Awards will continue to celebrate and support design excellence, offering a platform for professionals to gain national recognition for their work. Stay tuned for details on next year’s awards at DMF Lighting.
