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Record Products 2016: Lighting & Electrical
Best in Category: Mesh
Designed by Francisco Gomez Paz, Luceplan’s 21st-century take on a chandelier features dozens of LEDs spaced to optimize their spread of light. The striking steel fixture is dimmable, provides 3400 lumens of illumination, and offers a warm 2700K color temperature. It measures 39 2/5" wide x 35 2/5" high with a standard drop of 39 2/5". Extension kits for more dramatic installations also are available.
“A light fixture that works as a piece of art, Mesh has a different presence during the day and at night.” —Juror Melissa Goren
Soleil Noir
Paris-based architect Odile Decq is known for designs that are assertive and futuristic. Her pendant for Luceplan is no exception. Molded from polyurethane foam, Soleil Noir has a fluid, triangular shade that hovers above a black disc housing the LEDs. The light is diffuse and indirect, with the effect reminiscent of a solar eclipse.
i402 LED Luminaire
Electrix Illumination’s LED fixture features a pair of independently aimable luminaires that provide uniform coverage on walls over 10' high. Measuring 6½" wide x 3" tall, the i402 comes in 2' or 4' lengths. It has an integral driver, output of 84.5 lumens per watt, and an 80+ CRI. Custom finishes are available upon request.
LiniLED Illuminated Handrail
Organic Lighting’s stainless-steel handrail system gently illuminates stairs, ramps, and walkways with integrated, specification-grade LED strips. Available in four color temperatures (2700K to 5600K), the indoor/outdoor liniLED can be installed in uninterrupted runs up to 33’ long. Five light colors, including blue, orange, and red, are also available.
Celeste Glass
These fully customizable annealed glass panels achieve an illusion of infinite depth when backlit by natural or artificial light sources. Available in ½" and ¾" thicknesses and in sizes ranging from 4' x 8' to 5' x 10', they come packaged with an LED kit in white color temperatures or programmable RGBs. They are also offered in standard or bespoke designs and in all-glass configurations.
Mirel LED
Advanced optics are responsible for the superior glare control and generous batwing light distribution of this louver fixture. Distinguished by a minimalist aesthetic, the Mirel LED luminaire comes in three popular sizes—1' x 4', 2' x 2', and 2' x 4'—and in pendant, recessed, surface-mount, and lay-in configurations. Color temperature options include 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K.
Geode
Made of 3-D-printed ceramic, this compelling pendant appears to have no light source at all. This is because its LEDs are discreetly concealed in the luminaire’s hollow body, with the illumination reflecting off the hard surfaces to radiate a vibrant, indirect glow. Geode comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Axiom Light Coves
These pre-engineered direct and indirect light coves provide fully concealed plug-and-play illumination that integrates with Armstrong’s acoustical and drywall suspension systems. Luminaire options for the direct system include XAL’s LENO zero plenum LED fixture; Axis Lighting’s CovePerfekt, Litecontrol’s 17L-CC, and Vode’s ZipWave LED 707 are choices for the indirect one.
Fraxion 2.0
Lucifer’s recessed LED downlights, accents, and wall washers are some of the slimmest on the market, measuring roughly 2" to 3" thick. Available with a 3" round or square aperture, the fixtures come in four color temperatures (2700K to 4000K) with three CRIs (80, 90, or 97). They are suited for wet or dry locations and offer field-changeable optics ranging from 15° to 60°.
Tecton
Zumtobel’s linear LED system provides uninterrupted illumination for schools, offices, and retail locations. An optic split-lens technology ensures targeted light distribution in wide, narrow, shelf, and asymmetric beam patterns and in a range of color temperatures. Made of steel painted with polyester-resin enamel, Tecton comes in two lengths and delivers 5500 to 11000 lumens.
Iris LP
Manufacturer Minimis claims this tiny recessed LED—which measures less than 1" in diameter and features a .35" square aperture—is powerful enough to uplight a single-story wall. The IP67-rated fixture suits flush horizontal or vertical installations; it may be used indoors or out in dry or nonsubmersible wet locations. Available in 3050K and 4800K, the Iris LP operates via 12-volt DC power.
LS Pro Durabulb
Lighting Science’s LED A19 lamp has a shatter-resistant polycarbonate plastic shell that makes it ideal for use in factories, schools, and indoor construction sites. The 60W replacement has an output of 700 to 710 lumens and comes in a choice of a warm 2700K or cool 5000K color temperature with a CRI of 80 or 83, respectively. It is also compatible with electronic low-voltage (ELV) dimmers.
L280W Linear LED Luminaire
Manufactured to withstand extreme conditions, this IP67-rated, continuous-linear fixture provides dimmable 3000K white light for washing building facades or accenting architectural features. The low-profile luminaire, which features a microlinear acrylic lens, can be specified in four lengths. Lighting designers also can choose among five drivers and four mounting configurations, with beam spreads ranging from 15° to 90°.
3" Round & Square LED
This recessed Kurt Versen luminaire, offering a discreet 3" round or square aperture, installs in new and existing ceilings. Available with black, gold, wheat, and pewter trim, the fixture is accessible from below to simplify maintenance and upgrades; it features a 0-10V dimmable Xicato XTM LED module providing 1100 to 2100 lumens at a 2700K to 4000K color temperature. Options include flush-mount installation and a choice of three optical systems.
Editor's Choice: Cu-Beam
This 5⅛" wide x 23⅜" long x 1¾" deep luminaire from Dyson utilizes a proprietary technology to move heat away from the light source, allowing it to dissipate along the wings of the fixture. A single high-power LED chip and custom-designed lens provide a precise pyramid of illumination over a task area in the downlight model, or a wide ambient glow across the ceiling in the uplight version.
