Belfer Lighting – Marquee Lighting
Belfer Lighting’s Marquee series provides perfect decorative accent lighting for any setting. Create stunning entrances to theaters, hotels, restaurants and more with mitered commercial marquee lighting. Lamp Guards and Decora accessories are available for Dressing Rooms and Vanities.
Sony Theatre Box Offices, Nationwide
Sony Theatre Box Offices, Nationwide
Lighting Design: Gallegos Lighting Design
Interior Design and Architect: Gensler
Photographer: Marco Lorenzetti
Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, New York
Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, New York, NY
Architect: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Lighting Design: L'Observatoire International
Photography: Iwan Baan
UBS Arena, Belmont Park
USB Arena, The New York Islanders Team Store
Project Overview
At UBS Arena, home of the New York Islanders, retail presentation plays an essential role in connecting fans with the team’s vibrant identity. For the Islanders Team Store, lighting takes center stage in bringing that energy to life.
Belfer MQ2502 Marquee Lighting was chosen to illuminate window displays and highlight merchandise. The modular 2×2 marquee units deliver consistent brightness, adding depth, visibility, and sophistication to the storefront while capturing the excitement of the arena environment.
The result is an engaging retail front that draws visitors in—combining architectural lighting precision with interior branding impact.
Lighting Design Highlights
- Product: MQ2502 2×2 Medium Base Marquee Lighting
- Installation: Mounted within window frames and display recesses to accentuate merchandise and signage
- Effect: Even, radiant illumination that enhances the texture of apparel, memorabilia, and glass surfaces
- Design Intent: Create a premium retail experience aligned with the Islander’s team identity and UBS Arena’s architectural design
The MQ2502’s durability and flexible configuration make it ideal for arena shops, showrooms, and feature façades—maintaining performance under high ambient light conditions.
Lighting Impact
Through carefully calibrated lighting, the MQ2502 system transforms ordinary displays into eye-catching focal points visible from the arena concourse.
The marquee glow evokes a sense of prestige and excitement, echoing the energy of game nights while ensuring merchandise stands out with clarity and visual appeal.
Disney Boardwalk California Pizza and Pasta
Disney Boardwalk California Pizza and Pasta, Anaheim, CA
Project Overview
At California Pizza and Pasta on the Disney BoardWalk, Belfer Lighting created a custom lighting solution that enhances the dining experience while complementing the venue’s iconic architectural style. The project showcases custom LED fixtures, curved marquee elements, and finishes designed specifically to match the Disney brand.
Custom LED Straight & Curved Marquee Lighting
Belfer designed straight and curved marquee LED fixtures that integrate seamlessly with the restaurant’s interior architecture. Each fixture was crafted with custom powder coating to match Disney’s brand colors, ensuring that every element harmonizes with the venue’s overall design.
Architectural and Accent Lighting
Our focus was on interior accent lighting that highlights the restaurant’s distinctive architectural features while providing optimal illumination for guests. The lighting design ensures:
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Enhanced visibility throughout dining areas
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Emphasis on architectural and decorative details
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Energy-efficient LED performance
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Cohesive visual alignment with Disney brand identity
Custom Capabilities
Belfer’s expertise in marquee fixtures for architectural lighting enabled precise execution for this landmark location:
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Marquee fixtures designed to complement architectural lines
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Custom powder-coated finishes matching Disney brand colors
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Energy-efficient LED systems for long-lasting performance
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Fixtures tailored to interior layouts for maximum impact
Lighting That Enhances Guest Experience
At Disney BoardWalk’s California Pizza and Pasta, lighting is more than illumination—it’s part of the immersive experience. Belfer’s custom LED marquee solutions provide a striking, branded, and cohesive atmosphere that aligns perfectly with Disney’s iconic design standards.
Wahlburgers, Nationwide
Wahlburgers, Nationwide
Wahlburgers, Milwaukee WI
Wahlburgers, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Wahlburgers, Chicken Ranch, Jamestown, CA
Wahlburgers, Absecon NJ
Wahlburgers, Garden City, NY
Wahlburgers, Logan Airport, Boston MA
Wahlburgers Springfield MA
Wahlburgers, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero NM
Project Overview
Belfer Lighting partnered with Wahlburgers restaurants nationwide to design and deliver custom marquee lighting that reflects the brand’s bold personality and welcoming atmosphere. The goal was to create lighting solutions that enhance entrances, canopies, and concession stands while ensuring efficiency, durability, and a memorable guest experience.
LED Marquee Lighting for Entrances
First impressions matter. At Wahlburgers, Belfer installed custom LED marquee lighting for entrances to establish a strong brand presence and invite guests inside with a vibrant, eye-catching glow. These fixtures provide both function and visual identity, helping every location stand out day or night.
LED Marquee Lighting for Canopies
Each location’s canopies are illuminated with precision-engineered LED marquee lighting that balances style and performance. The canopy lighting emphasizes the architectural lines of the building while reinforcing Wahlburgers’ signature modern-casual look.
LED Marquee Lighting for Concession Stands
For concession and counter areas inside malls and airports, Belfer designed LED marquee lighting that enhances visibility, efficiency, and customer engagement. The result is a welcoming environment that feels energetic, dynamic, and distinctly Wahlburgers.
Custom Capabilities
This nationwide rollout highlights Belfer’s ability to scale custom solutions across multiple locations while maintaining consistency and quality. Every Wahlburgers installation features:
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Custom fabricated LED marquee fixtures tailored to entrances, canopies, or concession stands
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Energy-efficient LED systems for long-term performance
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Durable materials and design to withstand heavy use and varied environments
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Lighting that reinforces brand identity across all locations
Lighting That Defines a Brand
Belfer Lighting understands that in hospitality and dining, lighting is more than illumination—it’s part of the experience. At Wahlburgers nationwide, LED marquee lighting creates atmosphere, drives visibility, and strengthens the brand’s connection with its guests.
The Wharf Restaurant, Virginia Beach
The Wharf Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA
Project Overview
Nestled along the Virginia Beach marina, The Wharf Restaurant combines coastal charm with refined dining. To complement its architecture and the surrounding waterfront views, the design team selected Belfer’s MQ2502 Marquee Lighting, Wet Location fixtures to illuminate the roofline.
Installed outdoors along the building’s perimeter, these fixtures highlight the restaurant’s architectural form while projecting a warm, inviting glow that reflects beautifully across the marina waters at night. The result is a landmark presence that captures attention from both land and sea.
Product Highlights
- Fixture Type: 2×2 Medium Base Marquee Lighting – U.L. Wet Location Rated
- Construction: Aluminum housing with powder coated finishes
- Optics: Even illumination suitable for exterior linear applications
- Mounting: Custom rooftop integration for continuous perimeter lighting
- Performance: Designed for coastal durability, resisting salt air and humidity
- Customization: Compatible with various lamp types to achieve desired color tone and intensity
This wet-location variant combines functionality with architectural elegance, performing reliably in harsh outdoor and coastal environments while maintaining precise symmetry along the building edge.
Lighting Design Impact
During evening hours, the MQ2502 fixtures define The Wharf’s silhouette with a soft, continuous ribbon of light. Their consistent glow enhances nighttime visibility and ambiance, reinforcing the restaurant’s coastal aesthetic while providing guests with a memorable visual experience.
By merging durability, function, and design, these fixtures not only light the roofline—they frame the restaurant’s identity as a vibrant marina destination.
The Anthem Washington DC
The Anthem Concert Hall, Washington, DC
Welcome to our nation's capital in Washington DC where we can listen to some great rock and roll at the Anthem Concert Hall. The Anthem is a four-level, 6,000-person capacity concert hall designed as flexible-use space unlike any other music venue in the country. Our built to length Marquee Lighting fixtures light up the night and guide you right in thru the front doors.
Architect: David M. Schwarz Architects
Designer: Rockwell Group
Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC
Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington DC
Project Overview
In the heart of the District Wharf, Pearl Street Warehouse stands as a cultural destination blending live music, food, and nightlife. The architectural lighting design reflects this energy—vibrant, sophisticated, and unmistakably urban.
To define the building’s entrance and create a warm visual welcome, Belfer supplied MQ2504 Recessed Marquee Lighting – Wet Location fixtures installed beneath the exterior portico. These durable, precision-engineered fixtures provide both style and substance—delivering even illumination, visual rhythm, and reliability in an exposed outdoor setting.
Installed discreetly overhead, the MQ2504 fixtures illuminate the entry canopy and reflect off surrounding surfaces, creating a bold yet inviting glow that echoes Pearl Street Warehouse’s lively character.
Product Highlights
- Fixture Type: 2×2 w/ 3" faceplate, Recessed Medium Base Marquee Lighting
- Material: Aluminum construction for long-term durability
- Weather Protection: Wet-location rated for full outdoor exposure
- Lighting Performance: Even, diffused light across the ceiling plane for architectural emphasis
- Customization: Multiple lamp and color temperature options to tailor brightness and tone
- Design Fit: Ideal for exterior soffits, canopies, awnings and portico ceilings
Created for robust performance and flexibility, the MQ2504 Recessed Marquee series balances architectural precision with environmental resilience, making it an exceptional fit for high-traffic hospitality venues like Pearl Street Warehouse.
Lighting Design Impact
The MQ2504 fixtures transform the entrance into a focal point of light and texture. Their discreet housings accentuate the geometry of the portico while casting a warm, atmospheric glow that complements the warehouse’s brick and metal façade.
The lighting enhances the guest experience, guiding visitors toward the entry with an illuminated path that blends functionality, safety, and aesthetic expression—perfectly embodying the creative spirit of the Wharf district.
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Juniors Cheesecake, New York
Junior’s Cheesecake, New York City, NY
At Junior’s Cheesecake in New York City, Belfer Lighting delivered a custom marquee lighting solution that enhances both brand identity and guest experience. Known for its iconic atmosphere, Junior’s required lighting that was as bold and memorable as its world-famous desserts.
Marquee Lighting
To highlight the vibrant entrance and concession areas, Belfer integrated custom marquee lighting that draws attention to the cheesecake counters and service zones. The LED marquee lighting not only provides visibility and function, but also creates a striking visual effect that captures the energy of New York dining culture.
Custom Capabilities
Belfer’s design approach balanced retro-inspired style with modern LED technology, creating a solution that pays tribute to classic marquee design while delivering performance and efficiency.
Key features included:
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LED marquee lighting for branding and visual impact
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Energy-efficient LED systems for long-term durability
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Custom fabrication tailored to the restaurant’s layout and brand aesthetic
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Architectural integration to ensure harmony with Junior’s design identity
Lighting That Defines Experience
Belfer Lighting specializes in creating environments where design, function, and brand storytelling come together. At Junior’s Cheesecake, the marquee lighting doesn’t just illuminate—it sets the stage for an unforgettable customer experience, making the space as iconic as the desserts themselves.