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William Lam, 87; architect made lighting part of design

By Bryan Marquard

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 04, 2012

William Lam, who was named a living legend by Architectural Lighting magazine when it inducted him into its hall of fame in 2001, pioneered the field of lighting design. “Light has always been recognized as one of the most powerful formgivers available to the designer,’’ he said. “Great architects have always understood its importance as the principal medium which puts man in touch with his environment.’’

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