Belfer Lighting – Public Spaces

Belfer Lighting creates the perfect lighting for public spaces. Transform your facility with the look and feel of these great locations.

Cincinnati Park Zoo Carousel Building

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Marquee Lighting surrounds Cincinnati Park Zoo

Project Gallery: Cincinnati Park Zoo Carousel Pavilion, Cincinnati OH

Featuring Belfer MQ2502 Marquee Fixtures

Marquee Lighting surrounds Cincinnati Park Zoo

Project Overview

The Cincinnati Park Zoo, one of the nation’s most historic and celebrated zoological parks, continues to evolve as a destination that blends education, conservation, and immersive visitor experiences. As part of its ongoing enhancements, select areas of the zoo required lighting solutions that could withstand outdoor conditions while contributing to a welcoming and engaging environment.

Belfer partnered with the project team to deliver a lighting approach that supports durability, visual consistency, and ease of maintenance—ensuring long-term performance in a high-traffic, family-oriented setting.

Lighting Solution

The project features the Belfer MQ2502 Marquee Lighting, chosen for its rugged construction, adaptability, and clean, architectural presence.

Fixture Specifications:

  • Model: MQ2502 2x2 Medium Base Marquee Lighting
  • Type: Surface-mounted marquee lighting fixture
  • Lamp Compatibility: Medium base sockets for LED or incandescent lamps
  • Construction: Heavy gauge steel housing engineered for durability
  • Finish Options: Standard white powder-coated finish
  • Mounting: Surface-mounted for exterior or semi-exterior applications
  • Feature: Modular configuration allows consistent spacing around architectural elements

The MQ2502 fixtures provide reliable illumination suited for outdoor environments while maintaining a cohesive visual identity throughout the installation areas.

Installation Highlights

Installation required coordination across multiple site conditions, including exposure to weather, varied mounting surfaces, and high visitor circulation. The MQ2502 fixtures were installed where durability and consistent performance were essential.

The robust construction of the fixtures ensured resilience in outdoor conditions, while the modular design simplified installation and alignment. Custom finish selections allowed the fixtures to blend with surrounding architectural and environmental elements.

Results

The completed lighting installation delivers dependable performance and a cohesive visual presence throughout the project areas. The Belfer MQ2502 fixtures support the zoo’s operational needs while enhancing the visitor experience through clear, consistent illumination.

The project demonstrates how durable, thoughtfully integrated lighting can contribute to public environments that are both functional and visually unified.

CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES

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Belfer Wall Sconces in the nave of the Church of the Holy Apostles in NYC

Church of the Holy Apostles, New York City, NY

Featuring WS6215 LED Wedge Wall Sconces in Church Sanctuary and Nave

The Church of the Holy Apostles in New York City just completed a landmark renovation. This historic space, featuring 5,500 square feet of beautiful vaulted ceilings and stunning stained glass windows, is enhanced with our WS6215 LED Wedge wall sconces. Since 1982, the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen has served over 13 million meals to those in need, making this renovation even more meaningful. We are honored to contribute to this vital community landmark.

Belfer Wall Sconces in the nave of the Church of the Holy Apostles in NYC
Belfer Wall Sconces in the nave of the Church of the Holy Apostles in NYC

Franklin Theater Renovation

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Marquee Lighting at the entrance to The Factory at Jamison in TN

Franklin Theater – Jamison Theater Renovation, Franklin TN

Featuring MQ2504 Recessed Marquee Lighting in Custom Ceiling

Marquee Lighting at the entrance to The Factory at Jamison in TN

Project Overview

The Franklin Theater, formerly known as the Jamison Theater, underwent a comprehensive renovation to become the permanent home of Studio Tenn, a renowned professional theater company. This renovation is part of the broader revitalization of The Factory at Franklin, a historic landmark in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

The renovation balances modern functionality with historic preservation, maintaining the venue's character while creating an enhanced patron experience.

Lighting Design

Central to the Franklin Theater renovation was the integration of Belfer’s MQ2504 recessed marquee lighting fixtures into the theater entrance canopy. These custom-designed fixtures provide clean, architectural lines while delivering bold, even illumination for the theater’s exterior.

Key Features of the MQ2504 Fixtures:

  • Recessed installation: Allows seamless integration into the existing canopy.

  • Faceplate: Custom integration into Brass Ceiling Panels

  • Lamps: medium base LED lamps for optimal illumination.

  • Durability: Engineered for long-term performance in high-traffic environments.

This solution demonstrates how custom lighting can enhance visibility, highlight architectural elements, and maintain historic integrity.

Project Highlights

  • Seamless Integration: The recessed MQ2504 fixtures integrate smoothly with the existing ceiling canopy.

  • Enhanced Visibility: The lighting elevates the theater’s entrance, creating a welcoming environment for patrons.

  • Historic Preservation: The design respects and highlights the original architectural elements of the theater.

  • Custom Engineering: Fixtures were tailored to meet precise dimensions, lighting angles, and performance requirements.

  • Energy Efficiency: LED technology delivers impactful illumination while reducing energy consumption.

The Franklin Theater renovation demonstrates Belfer Lighting’s expertise in integrating custom lighting solutions into historic and modern architectural spaces. From exterior marquee lighting to interior illumination, the project highlights how custom lighting design can enhance aesthetics, functionality, and audience experience.

Design: Apeiro Design
Architecture:  Centric Architecture

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Solana Beach Presbyterian Church

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Wall Sconces in sanctuary of Church

Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, Solana Beach, CA

Featuring Belfer WS7230 LED Double Wedge Lens Wall Sconces

Wall Sconces in sanctuary of Church
Wall Sconces in lobby of church entranceway

Project Gallery

Belfer’s WS7230 LED Double Wedge Lens Wall Sconces illuminate the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church with refined architectural precision and energy‑efficient performance. Installed throughout interior corridors and sanctuary walls, these fixtures in white powder coat finish provide balanced, diffused illumination that complements the church’s coastal modern aesthetic.

Designed to enhance both atmosphere and visual clarity, the WS7230 sconces reinforce Belfer’s commitment to creating lighting that supports contemplation, community, and architectural integrity. The result is subtle, layered light that defines spatial rhythm and elevates the worship experience.

Product Overview

The WS7230 LED Wall Sconce delivers architectural illumination through a streamlined form that blends seamlessly with contemporary or traditional environments. It features a double wedge lens for controlled, even light distribution and a durable powder‑coated aluminum housing for long‑term performance.

  • Uniform LED illumination with soft uplight and downlight effects
  • Precision‑engineered wedge diffuser for refined light gradients
  • Dimmable light output (ELV1 dimming)
  • Durable, corrosion‑resistant finish ideal for high‑traffic interiors
  • Designed and manufactured in the USA for premium quality

Lighting Advantages

For the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church project, Belfer’s WS7230 sconces provide:

  • Aesthetic symmetry: Creates consistent visual rhythm along architectural walls
  • Energy efficiency: Advanced LED performance reduces maintenance and cost
  • Balanced illumination: Enhances ambient warmth while maintaining clarity
  • Seamless integration: Minimalist design complements diverse architectural finishes
  • Soft contrast: Accentuates the interplay of texture and form in worship settings

Disney Boardwalk California Pizza and Pasta

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Disney Boardwalk California Pizza and Pasta, Anaheim, CA

Featuring MQ2502 Curved Marquee Lighting in the Food Court

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:

  • Enhanced visibility throughout dining areas

  • Emphasis on architectural and decorative details

  • Energy-efficient LED performance

  • 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:

  • Marquee fixtures designed to complement architectural lines

  • Custom powder-coated finishes matching Disney brand colors

  • Energy-efficient LED systems for long-lasting performance

  • 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.

Marquee theatre curved lighting at Disney restaurant food court
Marquee theatre curved lighting at Disney restaurant food court

Jenkinsons Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

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Marquee Lighting at the beach entrance to Jenkinsons in Point Pleasant NJ

Jenkinsons Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Featuring MQ2502 Marquee Lighting at Beach Resort & Amusement Park

Project Overview

Along the iconic Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, the lights of the amusement area define its energy and festive spirit. The Fun House—one of the boardwalk’s most recognizable attractions—uses architectural lighting to express that sense of excitement and place.

To achieve this lively yet refined illumination, the design team selected Belfer’s MQ2502 Marquee Lighting – Wet Location fixtures for installation outdoors around the perimeter canopies. Powder coated to endure coastal weather conditions, these fixtures provide brilliant and reliable marquee illumination that enhances visibility and visual rhythm throughout the façade.

Each MQ2502 fixture contributes to a continuous architectural ribbon of light, capturing the essence of Jenkinson’s vibrant nighttime identity while ensuring performance that withstands wind, salt, and moisture from the nearby Atlantic coast.

Product Highlights: MQ2502 Marquee Lighting (Wet Location)

  • Constructed for Performance: Wet-location rated for long-lasting operation in high-humidity and coastal environments
  • Design: 2×2 modular configuration suitable for exterior mounting on canopy and façade applications
  • Finish Options: Multiple powder coat finishes available for durability and architectural coordination
  • Lamp Configuration: Medium base design offering variable output and color temperature selections
  • Purpose: Engineered for outdoor marquees, entertainment venues, retail canopies, and hospitality façades

The MQ2502 fixture delivers reliable performance while maintaining visual consistency with surrounding architectural lighting schemes—ideal for entertainment destinations exposed to marine conditions.

Lighting Design Impact

The exterior canopies surrounding the Fun House come alive with the consistent, warm output of the MQ2502 system. The upward and outward projection of the marquee lighting defines the structural edges with clarity and glow, helping the Fun House stand out among neighboring attractions.

By combining festive presence with architectural control, Belfer’s MQ2502 fixtures achieve the ideal aesthetic for boardwalk architecture—balancing nostalgic charm with modern lighting technology. Their wet-location durability ensures year-round performance despite rain, salt air, and constant seaside exposure.

Marquee Lighting at the beach entrance to Jenkinsons in Point Pleasant NJ
Marquee Lighting at the beach entrance to Jenkinsons Boardwalk in Point Pleasant NJ
Marquee Lighting at the beach entrance to Jenkinsons in Point Pleasant NJ

7 West 21st Street, New York

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Step and Aisle lighting outside hotel patio

Project Gallery: 7 West 21st Street, New York, NY

Featuring Belfer Custom LED Step Lighting on Rooftop Patio

Step and Aisle lighting outside hotel patio

Project Overview

At 7 West 21st Street, a luxury residential building in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Belfer Lighting provided custom LED step lighting for a private outdoor balcony terrace. The client requested a discreet, durable lighting solution to ensure safe nighttime use, while complementing the clean, modern aesthetic of the space.

Installed on a multi-level private terrace, Belfer's LED step lights offer both function and visual appeal, enhancing the outdoor environment with soft, low-glare illumination.

Lighting Solution

Belfer’s architectural-grade step lighting fixtures were integrated into the vertical face of each terrace riser, creating a rhythm of soft light that ensures visibility without overpowering the space or interfering with the building’s sightlines.

Fixture Details:

  • Type: Low-profile LED step light

  • Color Temperature: 3000K white

  • Material: Aluminum housing with corrosion-resistant finish

  • Mounting: Flush-mount

  • Dimming: Compatible with low-voltage and ELV dimming systems

  • IP Rating: Outdoor-rated

Design Intent

The terrace at 7 West 21st Street blends wood decking, planters, and stonework in a minimal, high-end palette. The lighting was designed to be nearly invisible by day and softly functional by night, guiding movement between terrace levels and accenting the geometry of the architecture.

With no visible glare and a shielded light source, the LED step lights maintain visual comfort while promoting safety and ambiance for evening entertaining.

Installation Highlights

  • Fixtures installed flush into concrete for seamless integration

  • Long-lasting LED modules reduce maintenance in residential setting

  • Perfect for urban terraces where lighting must be subtle and efficient

Results

The finished outdoor space at 7 West 21st Street is now a functional, beautifully lit terrace designed for both safety and serenity. Belfer’s LED step lighting solution elevates this private balcony with architectural clarity, warm ambiance, and long-lasting performance for all seasons.

Architect: Morris Adjmi Architects
Developer: Rose Associates

Medina County District Library

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Custom Wall Sconce Lighting Fixtures in county library

Medina County District Library, Medina, OH

Featuring WS6215 LED Wedge Wall Sconces in Custom Shrouds for Public Library

Custom Wall Sconce Lighting Fixtures in county library

Custom Shrouded Wall Sconces
Architect: David Milling Architects