AWA Lighting Designers is a renowned international architectural lighting design firm based in New York City. Founded in 2002 by Abhay M Wadhwa, AWA is dedicated to providing research-driven lighting design solutions across various sectors and geographies. The company takes pride in its innovative, poetry-infused, and human-centric design approach, integrating diverse influences and design paradigms to create impactful solutions.
AWA's commitment to understanding the people who inhabit the spaces they light sets them apart. The firm's adept application of creative and technical methods resonates with clients, enhancing the moods and moments within the structures. This emphasis on human experience and emotion has culminated in the recent accolade of the 2021 LUXlife UK Leading Designers Award for the “Most Innovative Creative Lighting Design Practice NY.” Additionally, in 2020, Abhay M Wadhwa authored the book “Contextualizing Light,” published by ORO Editions and available on Amazon.
While there is currently no publicly available information regarding the last investment or the investors involved, AWA Lighting Designers continues to make a significant impact in the design industry with their visionary and human-centric approach.