Charles Stone: Light is the Messenger

Charles Stone is the President of Fisher Marantz Stone. Since 1971, the firm has created effective, innovative, and economical lighting solutions for over 3500 projects around the world. FMS also actively incorporates sustainable design strategies in all their projects. Charles Stone received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University with a Certificate from the Program in Theater and Dance for Lighting Design. His experience encompasses architectural and theatrical projects including concert halls, airports, convention centers, museums, hotels, theme parks, corporate headquarters, commercial developments, and residences. He has designed award-winning projects such as Carnegie Hall, the Washington Monument, Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City, and the new Hong Kong Airport. Stone is Lighting Certified by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions as well as a LEED Accredited Professional. He is a frequent lecturer at university programs and professional conferences around the world. He is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, the Professional Lighting Designers Association and was President of the International Association of Lighting Designers from 2004-2005. Introduced and chaired by David Turnbull Free and Open to the Public For more information 212.353.4220 or www.cooper.edu This lecture is made possible by the Ellen and Sidney Feltman Fund established at The Cooper Union to advance the principles and benefits of lighting design through the exploration of the practical, philosophical and aesthetic attributes of light and illumination. The Great Hall of The Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY