Chris Bocchiaro brings unique experience from his work in both architecture and the arts. His deep passion for experiential placemaking has led him to explore a wide range of lighting formats: from found-space theatre and opera to public building illuminations and large-scale sculpture and immersive art in urban and rural environments.
Chris is a senior project manager at Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, an urban lighting design consultancy focused on improving the nighttime experience in the public realm. Chris’ work blends practical lighting assessment and planning with artistic sensibilities. In practice, he specializes in robust community engagement programs and process management, ensuring designs meet the requirements of all stakeholders and communities.
Chris, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design from Emerson College, has supported hundreds of projects for globally recognized light artists and designers, architects and developers. He divides his time between New York City and the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.