Welcome to MCLD Inc.
Martin Conboy Lighting Design (MCLD) has been supplying lighting design services for over 25 years. MCLD approaches the craft of lighting with the conviction that good lighting should offer more than illumination.
Founded in 1983, MCLD has received numerous international awards for its work on projects of commercial, theatrical, institutional, urban and public character. Since the inception of the firm, Martin Conboy has encouraged his designers and associates to visualize the needs of an assignment without allowing presumptions of equipment to be a motivating force.
The services MCLD provides are:
- Needs Assessment
- Feasibility Studies
- Concept Design & Development
- Fixture Design
- Computer Analysis
- Mock-ups of Potential Design Solutions
- Technical Design for Theatre and Ancillary Lighting Systems
- Energy Use Analysis
- Project Management
- Training
Associates:
Exterior architectural lighting
Interior architectural lighting
Houses of Worship
Exhibit Lighting
Renderings
Theatre Consultancy
MCLD offers its services as Theatre Consultant and has worked in this capacity on new and renovated performing arts facilities.
The list below contains a cross section of past and current projects.
- City of Ottawa: Technical Design of multi-purpose Studio Theatre at the St Laurent Leisure Centre
- Canadian Museum Construction Corporation: Technical Specifications for CMC theatre facility
- Bronson Centre Theatre: Design and specifications for theatre systems.
- Great Canadian Theatre Company: Feasibility study with Cole and Associates Architects
- National Capital Commission: Technical consulting for NCC events included specification of sound and lighting systems for outdoor performance sites; feasibility study on the uses of giant screen technologies assistance in the re-design of Astrolabe site; design of mobile trailer lighting system for Parliament Hill Sound and Light Show
- National Gallery of Canada: Technical Design and specification of theatrical lighting system for the Auditorium and Great Hall
- Ajax Multipurpose Community Theatre: With Karl Stevens of Stevens Burgess Architect, Toronto
- Sacred Heart High School, Stittsville Ontario: Community and School Performing arts facility With Heinz Burgsthaler, Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects, Ottawa
- Great Canadian Theatre Company: Professional Theatre Performing Facility With Tony Griffiths, Griffiths Rankin Cook & Associates Architects, Ottawa
- École Béatrice-Desloges High School: Technical Design and specification of theatrical lighting system for the Auditorium With Heinz Burgsthaler, Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects, Ottawa
- LDH Secondary School: Technical Design and specification of theatrical lighting system for the Auditorium With Heinz Burgsthaler, Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects, Ottawa
References
New Ottawa Airport Terminal;
Janice Liebe, Project Architect
Brisbin Brooke Beynon Architects
Ottawa Canada
New Ottawa Airport Terminal;
Arnold Midgley, Project Electrical Engineer
McKee Engineering
Ottawa Canada
Library of Parliament;
Paul Frame, Project Manager
Public Works & Government Services Canada
Parliamentary Precinct Directorate, Ottawa Canada
War Memorial / Tomb of the Unknown Soldier / Vimy National War Memorial, France / Beaumont Hamel War Memorial:
Marc Monette, Project Manager
Public Works & Government Services Canada
Parliamentary Precinct Directorate, Ottawa Canada
Alexandra Bridge / Lebreton Flats Urban Development:
Richard Daigneault, Project Manager
National Capital Commission
Ottawa Canada
Plaza Bridge / Parliamentary Precinct Master Plan:
Greg Smallenberg, Urban Designer
Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Peter Markwell, Facilities Manager
Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Iqaluit, Nunavut
Various Projects
Julian Smith Architect
Ottawa Canada
Current Projects
Ottawa Convention Centre
Canada Aviation Museum, Ottawa
Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
Quantum-Nano Centre, University of Waterloo
Shaw Discovery Auditorium, Edmonton
Southbrook Winery, Niagara on the Lake
Beechwood National Military Cemetery
Canadian Library of Parliament, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canadian Legion Headquarters, Nepean, Ontario
National Portrait Gallery, Ottawa , Ontario
MCLD Awards
2009, Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Illumination Design Award, the National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society
2007, Library of Parliament
Illumination Design Award, the National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society
2005, Ottawa International Airport – Public Spaces Lighting
International Illumination Design Award, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
2003, Dominion-Chalmers United church
Award of Excellence – Restoration, City of Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards
2002, Alexandra bridge lighting
Illumination Design Award, The National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society
2001, Canadian national war memorial & tomb of the unknown soldier
The International Illumination Design Award of Merit, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
2000, Notre dame cathedral
The International Illumination Design Award of Merit, The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1995, The exterior of the museum of civilization
The International Illuminating Design Award, The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1993, The viola macmillan gallery, canadian museum of nature
The International Illuminating Design Award, The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1992, Lithwick corporation, 150 metcalfe st., entrance fibre optic lighting sculpture
The International Illuminating Design Award, The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
1991, Canadian war memorial, ottawa. In joint venture
The Illuminating Design Award, The National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society
1991, Canadian war memorial, ottawa. In joint venture
The Paul Waterbury Outdoor Lighting Design Award of Excellence, Presented by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Contact information
| Telephone: Fax: |
1 (613) 569 4845 1 (613) 569 4181 |
Mailing Address: | Martin Conboy Lighting Design Suite 300 – 75 Sparks St. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5A5 |
Emails
General inquiries: info@martinconboylighting.ca
Principal: Martin Conboy — principal@martinconboylighting.ca
Designers: Bruce Meiklejohn — bruce@martinconboylighting.ca
Jill Garvin Durkin — jill@martinconboylighting.ca
Important Links
International Association of Lighting Designers
lluminating Engineering Society
National Research Council — Lighting Research
National Arts Centre
Neptune Theatre
Sleeping Dog Theatre
Martin Conboy, Principal
Banff School of Fine Arts, Banff, Alberta
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Kevin St. College of Technology, Ireland
Memberships
- Member, Illuminating Engineering Society
- Former Vice President, Board of Directors, Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa
- Head of Visual Arts Committee, Great Canadian Theatre Company
- Board Member / Producer, New Theatre of Ottawa
Awards
- Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Arras France, Illumination Design Award, the National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society (NCR IES), 2009
- Library of Parliament, Illumination Design Award, the National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society (NCR IES) 2007
- Ottawa International Airport – Public Space Lighting, International Illumination Design Award, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), 2005
- Alexandra Bridge Lighting, Illumination Design Award, The National Capital Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society (NCR IES), 2002
- Canadian National War Memorial & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The International Illuminating Design Award, The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), 2001
- Notre Dame Cathedral, The International Illuminating Design Award, IESNA, 2000
- Museum of Civilization, The International Illuminating Design Award, IESNA, 1995
- Viola MacMillan Mineral Gallery, Canadian Museum of Nature, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES, 1993 and The International Illuminating Design Award, IESNA, 1993
- Lithwick Corporation, 150 Metcalfe St. Entrance, Fibre Optic Lighting Sculpture, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES, 1992 and The International Illuminating Design Award, IESNA, 1992
- The Canadian War Memorial, Ottawa, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES, 1991 and The International Illuminating Design Award, IESNA, 1991
- Notre Dame Cathedral, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES, 1993
- Plaza Bridge, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES
- Alexandra Bridge, The Illuminating Design Award, NCR IES
Theatre Awards
- Audrey Ashley award for Distinction in Theatre Design
- Three Capital Critics Les Masque Awards
- Calgary Theatre Award (The Betty Mitchell) – Blood on the Moon
- 4 time nominee for the Dora Award (Toronto)
- 2 time recipient of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award (Vancouver)
- Robert Merritt Theatre Awards, Halifax
Bruce Meiklejohn, Senior Designer
B.Arch, LC (Lighting Certified), IESNA
A graduate of Carleton University’s Architecture program, Bruce fulfills the role of senior designer, project coordinator and senior CAD draftsman. Since 2001, he has worked on many profile lighting projects such as the Ottawa International Airport expansion, Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and Canadian National Library of Parliament. Through such experience, he has utilized both his technical skills with lighting layouts, lighting calculations, and his design sensibility with integration from concept design to technical specifications, most recently for the Shaw Auditorium in Edmonton, Southbrook Winery in Niagara on the Lake, Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa and currently for the Ottawa Convention Centre and Canada Aviation Museum. His roles have been integral in project management to keep deadlines and integrity in design and specifications. Bruce is the National Capital Region President for the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNA).
Jill Garvin Durkin,B.A.S., Designer:
Jill is a graduate of Carleton’s School of Architecture, holding a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree. With MCLD since 2006, Jill holds the postion of Designer and CAD draftsman. She has used her technical and representational skills in helping with the design, specification and implementation of projects including St. John Chrysostom Church in Arnprior, Vigile 1914-1918 Vigil, LDH Secondary School Auditorium in Barrhaven and most recently the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. She is currently working on lighting and technical aspects for the University of Waterloo Quantum-Nano Centre, the South African High Commission and the expansion of the Canada Aviation Museum, as well as some lighting studies and theatrical productions.
