Map New York Office

New York, NY 2024

We practice lighting design through collaboration.

Our Firm

Founded in 2020 by Artemis Papadatou, Map Design Studio is an international lighting design firm. As lighting designers, our objective is to define an environment and create a sense of place. Lighting plays the critical role of informing people why a space makes them feel the way it does - and if done well, all of one’s senses should be heightened to emphasize the desired experience with the goal that people will remember that feeling. 

Our Team

Artemis Papadatou

Principal

  • Artemis Papadatou is the founder and principal at Map Design Studio. Prior to founding Map, she previously worked for world renowned lighting design studio, L’Observatoire International, where she oversaw the design direction and project management for many of the world’s most prestigious institutions, brands, and developers including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, LVMH, Selfridges, Andre Balazs Properties and Steven Starr Restaurants.

    Originally from Athens, Greece, Artemis received a Master’s in Architectural Engineering in 2006 from Democritus University of Thrace and a Master’s of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University of New York and is a practice-licensed architect in Greece. 

Seulki Kim

Senior Designer

  • Seulki Kim is an emerging lighting designer with six years of experience in the lighting design industry in New York. She has worked with various lighting design studios and has been involved in commercial, residential, hospitality and institutional projects. Her skill set spans across sustainable design and proficiency in various design software. She thrives in a team environment and brings a fresh eye to each unique project. 

    Born in Seoul, South Korea, Seulki received a Bachelor’s in Interior Design and an MFA in Lighting Design. 

Jung Eun Ra-Lee

Associate

  • Jung Eun Ra-Lee joined Map Design Studio in 2022 with over ten years of experience in the lighting design industry. Prior to joining Map, Jung worked with Kugler Ning Lighting as a senior associate. During her career, she has won several awards including a 2016 National IES Merit Award for the 1 Hotel South Beach and a 2015 IESNYC Lumen Award of Merit for the McKim, Mead & White Library.

    Jung received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design.

Monica Llamas

Senior Designer

  • Monica Llamas is a New York-based lighting designer with over seven years of experience. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to the development of lighting designs for commercial, residential, hospitality, and institutional projects. As a member of IALD's NY Chapter board, Monica has a passionate interest in growing the lighting design community. Her passion has been recognized with multiple awards including the Lumen Award of Merit 2020, IES Illumination Special Citation Award 2020, 40 under 40 Lighting Magazine.

    Born in Guatemala, Monica received a Bachelor’s in Architecture at Universidad Francisco Marroquin and an MFA in Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design.

Athena Kotsaba

Designer

  • Athena Kotsaba is an emerging lighting designer with nine years of experience in the lighting design industry throughout Europe. She has previously worked with Eleftheria Deko in Athens, and several architectural firms in London prior to transitioning to lighting design.

    Born in Athens, Greece, Athena received a Graduate Diploma in Architecture from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK and Master’s Degree in Lighting Design from Greece Open University (ΕΑΠ).

Tabatha Gonzalez

Studio Manager

  • Tabatha Gonzalez joined Map Design Studio in 2023. Prior to joining Map, Tabatha worked as a freelance fine artists manager and media marketing producer.

    Tabatha received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from University of Florida.

Anne Roca

Designer

  • Anne Roca joined Map Design Studio in 2022. Prior to joining Map, Anne worked with Loop Lighting as a junior designer.

    Born in France, Anne received a Bachelor of Art's in Growth and Structure of Cities from Haverford College, and a double MFA in Lighting Design and Interior Design from Parsons School of Constructed Environments.

Qian Cheng

Designer

  • Qian Cheng is an Athens, Greece based lighting designer with a Master’s in Lighting Design and a Bachelor's in Architecture from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.

    She gained international experience at the Universität für künstlerische und industrielle Gestaltung Linz. Qian has also worked as a lighting designer for Eleftheria Deko and Associates in Athens and ZDP in Beijing, contributing her expertise to various architectural and lighting projects.

Iris Nourentini

Designer

  • Iris Nourentini is a NYC based designer specializing in landscape lighting design. She holds a Master's degree in Lighting Design and Multimedia from Hellenic Open University and a Bachelor's in Interior Architecture from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens.

    With international experience at Politecnico di Milano, Iris has worked on residential and large-scale commercial projects as a senior designer at Greenways Landscape Architecture and as a freelancer in Athens. Her expertise spans all aspects of design from concept to completion, driven by a commitment to both creativity and technical precision.

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