What people are saying
Note, LFA is now Brighter LD.
MICHAEL LAWSON
DEVELOPER
“Because lighting design is essential to the spirit of architectural success, we have specifically sought the advice of Vince Tarango and LFA on projects which deserve impactful lighting solutions. It is a pleasure to say that we have had an excellent collaborative working relationship with Mr. Tarango and that his guidance and counsel have been of great value. Vince is very knowledgeable about lighting, is genuine in his desire to produce commendable work and has always been an active participant in ensuring our projects met their design and budgetary goals. We look forward to future projects with Vince and LFA.”
RYAN JACKSON, PRESIDENT
STUDIO JACKSON DESIGN
“Being a quick study in my aesthetic and with the technical chops to make the design come to life, LFA understands the value of clear directives, tight specifications and the art form of lighting”. An inherent understanding in client needs, timelines and budgets, Vince (and team ) asked all the right questions about our goals. LFA made it simple for me and effective for my clients.”
BARBARA BARKER, PROJECT MANAGER
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
“ LFA has worked with our team since 2016 on renovation projects including our outdoor Butterfly Pavilion and event spaces, iconic galleries and a historic auditorium. They are extremely collaborative, offering design options to meet our budget and working with installers to assure the vision was realized”
KEVIN SMALL
PLEINAIRE DESIGN GROUP
“LFA is a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism and and integration into a project team is excellent. As landscape architects, lighting is vital for our projects and adds another dimension to the design that can’t be experienced in daylight. They understand this and work with us, and guide us, to achieve the proper design intent.”
ALLEN COMPTON
SALT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
“Working on the landscape design for Snapchat with LFA was a rich collaborative effort. While we understood how we wanted the project to come together for the client throughout the day, LFA proposed lighting strategies that highlighted, strengthened, and extended the project into the night. With staff working well into the evening hours, the lighting was essential to the project’s success.”
DOUGLAS TEIGER
ARCHITECT
“The goal is always to present our client with a solution that maximizes design value. LFA listens, considers and then reveals a perspective that helps us reach that goal. They are indispensable to our process.”
LISA STIDD
THREE A STUDIO
“We had the opportunity to work with LFA, Vince and his staff, in which the ‘lighting personality’ of the home, both day and night, needed to ROCK! They hit it!! They were easy to work with, timely and efficient, a strong design team member. They hit their deadlines and exceeded our expectations. This project was very technical, the details, and the different elements we were working with, (raised ceiling elements, water elements, etc…) their creative vision allows the home to literally sing. Our favorite, the nighttime personality!”
ADAM DANESHGAR
LANGDON STREET CAPITAL
“Langdon’s unique projects require a high level of collaboration with our architects and designers, and lighting is one of the more dramatic design elements that elevate our designs. Working with LFA and Vince Tarango has been a tremendous resource for us. Their attention to detail, unparalleled designs and personal approach have been invaluable to our process. Without question, once we complete construction, our lighting designs are what set our projects apart.”
ROSIE ABRAMYAN
MODAA INC.
“We’ve worked with Vince on a few projects and all have been successful. It wasn’t until our most recent project, that we learned his true capabilities as a designer. Vince came in mid-project (which no vendor gets real excited about) and saved us and the client money and complex work around. He redesigned the project as if he were on since the beginning. Whatever we needed our design to do, LFA surprised us by uncovering a way it can be done even better.”
KELLY HARRISON, VP OF DEVELOPMENT
DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
“We had never worked with LFA before, but they came highly recommended from another developer. And, we have been very impressed with the quality and value of work they bring to a project. We expect to work with them on future projects based on their knowledge, experience, responsiveness and fair pricing. We would highly recommend Vince and LFA Design.”
ERIC MITCHELL, VP LANDLORD SERVICES
IDS REAL ESTATE
“LFA was an essential part of our design team for our office campus exterior renovation & rebranding project. After evaluating a much larger effort, LFA helped minimize costs by focusing on the most important feature areas and maximized value and impact by honing the specifications & performance available in each light fixture. LFA was easy to work with, coordinated well with all design team members and I would recommend to anyone who has an architectural or landscape lighting project they’re evaluating to consider LFA for their project.”