Paul Marantz

Paul Murat Marantz (April 27, 1938 – May 26, 2025) was an American architectural lighting designer, whose work includes the discothèque Studio 54, the Times Square Ball, the Tribute in Light, and the Burj Khalifa. He was a founder of the lighting design firm Fisher Marantz Stone.

Education and early career Marantz was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on April 27, 1938. In 1968, he established an architectural lighting design firm with Jules Fisher.

Personal life and death Marantz was married to Marsha Heller and had one son, but later divorced. He married Jane in 1977, and had another son.

Selected projects Barnes Foundation Carnegie Hall Restoration Grand Central Terminal Restoration Islamic Cultural Center of New York Reflecting Absence, The National September 11 Memorial Tribute in Light