A Legacy in Light: 35 Years of Quiet Brilliance
In a city full of flash and noise, we’ve built something quieter.
Soft and elegant lighting with incorporated shadows of a Los Angeles water feature
For more than three decades, Gannon Electric Light has illuminated some of Los Angeles’ most exquisite homes and gardens—not only to dazzle, but also to create stillness. We believe the right light doesn’t scream. It speaks. And when it speaks, it doesn’t draw attention to itself; instead, it says something about the space, the spirit, and the people who live there.
We began humbly, designing and installing lighting for modest homes in overlooked corners of Los Angeles. What began as a matter of safety soon became a form of art. As I listened intently to my clients’ needs and brought their nighttime surroundings to life, word spread. Good work speaks for itself. Soon we were collaborating with the finest architects, landscape architects and designers across Brentwood, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Malibu.
Our designs became part of the language of the night—sophisticated, elegant, and rooted in a deep respect for nature, art, and architecture alike.
We believe the most luxurious garden lighting is the gracious and respectful one. The tree speaks. The water echoes. The surrounding darkness gives shape. Some of the best illumination opportunities we discover are serendipitous, and others are meticulously crafted. Recognizing and synergizing those elements is our unique gift.
Good landscape lighting is like music for the eyes—it doesn’tshout, it eavesdrops and then whispers along the perimeter of your world, drawing out emotion, memory, and wonder. Like a well-composed melody, light can lift you, calm you, or bring you home. It sets a rhythm to the night—guiding footsteps, softening walls, making space for pause and breath. Just as a single note can awaken a forgotten feeling, a single light can illuminate a hidden beauty. You don’t always notice it—but you feel it. And when done right, it sings in three-part harmony.
Now, with Audrey Gannon bringing her design background and artistic sensibility to the firm, and Carlos anchoring the technical side with precision and integrity, Gannon Electric Light enters its next chapter. We love Los Angeles, it’s rich history, cultureand architecture. L.A. has been our family’s home since 1927. We are still family-run. Still hands-on. And still guided by the same principle: light should serve the space, not overpower it.
We look forward to sharing updates of current projects and older ones in retrospect, from Los Feliz to Malibu and from Montecito to Rancho Santa Fe. We’ll also highlight stories of our team and collaborations with the premier architects, landscape architects, and designers in Los Angeles.
Ready to transform your nightscape? Let’s create your quiet masterpiece.
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