https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2031 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17913 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:04:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17913-best-lighting-products-of-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17495 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:24:36 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17495-new-lighting-products-debut-at-euroluce-in-milan http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17266 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17266-best-lighting-products-of-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17161 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:07:53 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17161-new-lighting-products-for-fall-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17046 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:04:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17046-new-hospitality-products-for-summer-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16895 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:07:34 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16895-lightbuilding-showcases-the-latest-innovations-in-lighting-design-and-technology http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16759 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:04:23 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16759-new-lighting-products-for-spring-2024 Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) Architectural Record’s annual competition presents the top luminaires and fixtures of the year.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16626 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:40:59 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16626-best-lighting-products-of-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16479 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:11:07 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16479-new-lighting-products-for-fall-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16318 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16318-euroluce-2023-exemplified-the-best-in-todays-new-and-future-lighting-trends http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16239 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16239-lighting-products-for-spring-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16069 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:02:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16069-illuminating-trends-new-lighting-products-for-winter-2023 Architectural Record’s annual competition presents the best new luminaires and fixtures of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15962 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:09:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15962-best-lighting-products-of-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15929 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15929-lighting-projects-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15933 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:02:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15933-lighting-products-for-autumn-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15714 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15714-new-lighting-products-for-summer-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15555 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15555-top-lighting-products-for-winter-2022 Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) Architectural Record presents the top indoor and outdoor lighting products of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15411 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:11:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15411-best-lighting-products-of-2021 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15386 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15386-new-lighting-products-for-november-2021 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15265 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15265-new-lighting-products-for-summer-2021 The season moves forward with new luminaire designs that emphasize softness, subtlety, or nature.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15121 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15121-new-lighting-products-for-spring-2021 Architectural Record presents the best ceiling, wall, and outdoor illumination products the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14889 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:19:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14889-best-lighting-products-of-2020 Architectural Record presents the best HVAC, conveyance, and daylighting products of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14897 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:12:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14897-best-building-systems-components-of-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14867 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14867-new-lighting-products-for-fall-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14760 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14760-lighting-products-for-summer-2020 With many of us working from home, “resimercial” furnishings are gaining momentum.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14668 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14668-new-workplace-products-for-summer-2020 Continuously advancing LED technology is showing the way to more creative and innovative fixtures.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14630 Mon, 11 May 2020 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14630-new-lighting-products-for-spring-2020 Architectural Record presents the best indoor, outdoor, and commercial lighting products of 2019.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14373 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14373-best-architectural-lighting-products-of-2019 Shard Sconce Made of bronze with a satiny finish, the Shard Sconce is an extension of the Peak Collection of cabinetry hardware from Marion Cage. The faceted LED fixture is handcrafted and comes in left and right configurations for balanced pairings. Measuring 20" long x 2½" wide x 4½" deep, the jewel-like Shard is also available in custom sizes, finishes, and plating upon request. marioncage.com Compendium Circle A circular variation on an existing linear collection from Luceplan, the Compendium Circle LED by Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken is configured to wash a room with ambient light directed downward and diffused light aimed up at the ceiling. Designers can specify the aluminum modules as a single ring or with as many as three, in small, medium, and large diameters (roughly 28", 43", and 79") in three finishes. luceplan.com 1912-record-products-lighting-03.jpg Wallglass Designers and architects can mimic sunlit rooms in windowless building cores with this illuminated glazing from Lightglass Lighting. Called Wallglass, the windowlike product comprises two layers of tempered glass edge-lit by full-spectrum, tunable-white LED light engines in an extruded-aluminum frame. Less than 4" deep, Wallglass is compliant with WELL v2 standards and comes in seven sizes ranging from 13" to 42" square and 25" x 49". lightglasslighting.com C71 Developed in collaboration with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Tillotson Design Associates, and Renfro Design Group for use in the newly expanded Museum of Modern Art, among other projects, LiteLab’s 3" x 6¾" C71 cylinder is effective from 12' to 25' ceiling heights and has an easily adjustable 10° to 30° zoom optic with an in-line beam-angle monitor for consistent focusing. Available in up to 1800 lumens with a 98 CRI, it also has onboard local dimming. litelab.com JASPER A budget-friendly option for illuminating architectural and expansive areas, JASPER by Griven USA is a projector capable of effects typical of pricier models. The marine-grade die-cast aluminum luminaire measures 18" in diameter, offers 10 light distributions ranging from a narrow 4° spot to wide elliptical beams, and incorporates 60 high-power LEDs. griven-usa.com OE Quasi Light Olafur Eliasson extends his investigation of geometric patterns to his design of Quasi Light for Louis Poulsen. A polycarbonate dodecahedron (comprising 12 faces and 20 vertices), nested within a rigid, aluminum icosahedron (a 20-faced form with a dozen vertices) is luminous with LEDs. Designed to counteract the monotony of orthogonal forms and stimulate the senses, the approximately 35" x 32" pendant is also largely recyclable. louispoulsen.com Palco Low-Voltage Framer To extend its Palco projector system, iGuzzini has designed two powerful low-voltage micro-framers (¾" and 1½" in diameter) that mount on a miniature 48V track built for ceilings and walls. Like larger models, the new framers provide precise beam spreads at 3000K with a 90 CRI. Updated models include a twin swivel feature to accommodate +/-90° tilting and 355° rotation and the option of manual adjustment. iguzzini.com/us Suspenders Power Precise The judges’ category favorite, this system by Sonneman – A Way of Light comprises an extensive variety of interconnected elements and LED components that can be configured and expanded as needed. First launched in 2016, Suspenders has been overhauled—optimized to double the original lumen output and reinforced with additional structural options that improve its functionality. Available in satin black, the upgraded network Suspenders Power Precise is also designed for seamless integration with previous installations. sonnemanawayoflight.com Cubic Sky This series of modular, cube-shaped LED light boxes from Brooklyn- and Rio de Janeiro–based Cactus can be configured to span an entire ceiling for a uniquely luminous experience. Available with black or white housing, each 15" x 15" x 2¾" aluminum unit is capable of a range of colors and brightness levels that can be programmed to reflect such ambient circumstances as local sky conditions. Cubic Sky is user-controllable through a proprietary tablet-based interface. cactus.is These new ceiling-mount fixtures display advanced function as well as style.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14328 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14328-new-ceiling-mounted-fixtures-for-winter-2019 Sleeve Architectural designer John Pawson developed this glass pendant in a collaboration with Italian Wonderglass founders Christian and Maurizio Mussati. Launched during this year’s London Design Festival, Sleeve is made of hand-blown glass and comes with a halogen or LED lamp or chip-on-board (COB) LED technology. The manufacturer produced Sleeve and two other pendants (Horizon Light and Sketch) for Pawson’s restoration of the 227-year-old Saint John at Hackney Church currently under way in London. wonderglass.com Constellation Cosmic Cube Expanding an overhead system, which was recognized last year among Record’s Product Award winners, SONNEMAN—A Way of Light has developed Constellation Cosmic Cube. Like the original series of horizontal fixtures, the new suspension collection is designed to enable architects to customize its starlike array of LED hubs using slim connecting arms, but this time the arrangements extend vertically in 25- and 49-light options. sonnemanawayoflight.com Semih LED Belgian manufacturer Modular Lighting Instruments designed this innovative cylinder to meet a variety of specifications. An S-shaped cutout at the center that enables users to tilt its head 75º left or right, and a choice of three types of reflectors, will transform the LED luminaire from an ambient light source to an accent or task-related fixture. Semih is dimmable, and available with 2700K, 3000K, and 3500K color temperatures in a black or white finish. supermodular.us Liteistry Prescolite, a Hubbell company, has just launched a line of 3"-, 4"-, and 6"-round and square architectural luminaires. The downlights, wall washers, and cylinders are powered by a common chip-on-board (COB) LED, which improves color consistency and ensures a CRI of at least 80+ across the line. hubbell.com Color, form, and materiality shine to provide ambience and visual punch.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14199 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14199-new-decorative-lighting-products-for-summer-2019 Ludo While its style was inspired by a 1950s Italian design, the Ludo wall sconce is made in America—now. New York manufacturer Blueprint Lighting designed the 11" x 6" brass and spun-aluminum fixture to swivel, providing up- and downlight. It works with incandescent E12 candelabra- base lamps up to 40W or their LED alternatives. Options include 36 standard enamel colors, custom hues, and hardwired or plug-in versions. blueprintlighting.com Shaper Sense Eaton Lighting partnered with felt-products manufacturer FilzFelt on a line of 3000K–4000K luminaires that also control sound. The Shaper Sense series combines FilzFelt’s 100% wool felt with Eaton’s edge-lit acrylic panels to form box-, trapezoid- and drum-shaped pendants. All are open on top, providing two-way illumination as well as improving daylight penetration when the sun is out. Shaper Sense works with Eaton’s wireless control systems. eaton.com/lighting Mela Sonneman’s blown-glass LED pendant Mela, which means apple in Italian, is made more dynamic by its dichroic surface and fruit-like etched acrylic core. Offered in three sizes, the large (15" x 13¾"), medium (11" x 10¼"), and small (7½" x 7") versions deliver the same warm, dimmable 3000K glow and a color rendering index of 90. An optional three-light canopy is also available. sonnemanawayoflight.com Fascio Architect Lauren Rottet created the Fascio Collection for Visual Comfort with luxury in mind. The range includes wall sconces, pendants, a floor lamp, and chandelier, all made of crystal rods bundled (as its Italian name implies) in a band of brass. Finish options include bronze, polished nickel, and hand-rubbed antique brass. The faceted crystal delivers a refracted, glare-free glow. circalighting.com Overlap A new line of Flos pendants by Michael Anastassiades reimagines the cocoon-like style of the company’s iconic 1960s luminaires by Tobia Scarpa and Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Like the original “cocoon-wrap” luminaires, the new Overlap pendant features the same resin membrane invented decades ago to package U.S. Army shipments. This time, the material wraps a steel frame of two interlocking rings, providing soft, diffused illumination and a nostalgic ambience. usa.flos.com Lily This streamlined pendant by Montreal-based Eureka Lighting features an optical-grade acrylic lens and adjustable cable. It can also pivot 180º on its high-quality hinge to provide precise illumination in any direction. For more design freedom, Lily is available with canopy mounting or a track system, and can be specified in custom lengths and colors. The circular luminaire is stocked in five standard colors. eurekalighting.com Chime New York manufacturer Stickbulb is rolling out a collection of chandeliers made of wood suspended from a powder-coated steel ring. The company debuted the concept at this year’s NYCxDesign, where a 10'-high version built from reclaimed wood won Best in Show. Now the cascading fixture is available in a choice of three sizes (20", 28", and 36" diameter) and five wood species in a variety of lengths of up to 12', arranged individually, clustered, or nested. stickbulb.com W151 Extra Large Pendant In a reaction to the shrinking size of LEDs, architects Claesson Koivisto Rune designed a supersized fixture. The W151 Extra Large Pendant, from Swedish lighting company Wästberg, is a playfully unfussy cone-shaped luminaire made of spun aluminum in three simple variations—tall and narrow, low and wide, and medium. wastberg.com