Meet the award-winning lighting design team
behind the innovative projects.

Diana Ades has worked in the lighting industry for more than 30 years across multiple disciplines, including architecture, theater, and art. Her approach to lighting strikes a delicate balance between function and form, improving a space while heightening its inhabitants’ experiences. She served as Vice President of the IES Richmond Section for many years, has received multiple local and national awards for her work, and has had projects featured in publications such as Architectural Record, VM+SD, Hospitality Design, and The New York Times.

During her career as a lighting designer, Alexandria has acquired a broad range of project experience, including higher education facilities, building façades, and healthcare and hospitality spaces. Alexandria’s education strengthened her innate understanding of how interior spaces psychologically impact human behavior. Now, she uses her passion for lighting to carefully enhance interior and exterior environments with an innovative and sustainable approach. Alexandria is passionate about bringing the lighting design community together and serves as the Midwest Chapter Coordinator of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). She has also received multiple IES Illumination Awards of Merit.

After moving from Ukraine at a young age, Karina Lysenko spent her childhood fascinated by arts, crafts, and design. After receiving a BFA in Interior Design, she worked for several years as a designer in interior design firms. During this time, she learned that lighting can make or break the aesthetic of a space. Prior to joining GGLD, Karina simultaneously managed projects for high-end residential firms and participated in large-scale commercial projects, all while exploring the world of lighting design and application. To this day, she maintains a passion for artistry and built environments.

Bailey Metzner is a multifaceted creative leader and innovative designer with over a decade of experience in the architectural and lighting design fields. Holding both an M. Arch and a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, Bailey combines a deep understanding of design with a passion for historic preservation and dedication to human-centric comfort.

Bailey's career is distinguished by a portfolio of award-winning projects, including the atrium and amenities spaces at the renowned Sphere in Las Vegas. Known for using light as a transformative tool, she enhances the built environment, bringing a unique perspective and a thirst for knowledge to every project.