He continued his work in the field of lighting design by taking a position at the National Gallery of Art both designing and lighting exhibits. This early professional experience working in DC museums coupled with his modernist training as an architect have been the foundations of his approach to lighting and museum design.
He went on to specialize in lighting design by joining the National Gallery of Art, where he designed and lit exhibitions. His initial professional experience in DC museums, coupled with his architectural background in modernism, has shaped his methodology for designing lighting and museum spaces.