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“Lighting is an essential part of architectural and spatial design. It influences both the functional use of the space, as well as the aesthetic visual qualities. Of the different lighting types available, surface lights are popular for their versatility and ease of installation. “

As opposed to being recessed or suspended, surface light are fixtures mounted directly onto the ceiling or wall. This enables easy installation with minimum disruption to the installed location. However their conspicuous presence makes it important for their aesthetic to complement their surroundings. 

LIGMAN have over 35 families of surface lights in their outdoor lighting catalogue. From traditional forms (FORREY and ATLANTIC) and utilitarian styles (CAPSULE and SANDY) to technically advanced (PITTSBURGH and LINEAR LIGHT PT) and modern design (AUGUSTA and LEEDS WEDGE). 

Outdoor Surface Light

Outdoor surface lights is an important role in the building facades.
Outdoor surface lights play an important role in the illumination of building facades.

The Town Hall in Carrières Sous Poissy, France shows how JET surface facade luminaires can transform a building. The building facade is divided in the middle by the entrance atrium. The glass block bathed in white light is sandwiched in the middle of the building. On either side the facade is lit from top to bottom with JET outdoor surface lights. On the left side with blue LEDs and on the right with red. Transforming the building at night into a giant French flag. 

The HSBC Data Centre in Hong Kong uses the JET surface facade luminaire in a different way. The building perimeter features a wide footpath and bulkhead decorated with tiled mosaic. To illuminate both the covered walkway and roof above, a bidirectional JET outdoor surface light is used. In this way a row of outdoor surface lights is providing the building with both functional and decorative light. 

A popular example of outdoor surface lighting is the disc shaped SANDY luminaire. Likewise CAPSULE and ITAC, these robust outdoor surface lights are a popular choice for wall mounted lighting. 

Surface LED Light

With the wide adoption of LED technology, surface LED lights provide new possibilities for surface mounted lighting. 

Surface LED lights such as AUGUSTA give designers the choice of a novel luminaire form. One that wouldn’t have been possible with conventional lamps. The unique shape of this fitting adds an interesting visual element to spaces where it is used. Both during the day as a sculptural object, and at night when providing illumination. 

LIGHTALK is an example of a surface LED light that has changed facade lighting. The powerful linear luminaire can light entire building facades with dynamic RGBW lighting. 

RILEY, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort in Cairns, Australia is illuminated with purple light. The linear surface LED lights enable the branding of the resort to be communicated through the lighting. Drawing attention to the tower and making a bold statement. 

Surface LED Lights

Also utilising RGBW lighting and the LIGHTALK surface LED light is Porte de Mons, Maubeuge, France. The low profile surface LED lights are easily concealed in each of the window frames of this historic fortification. The narrow LED beams of purple light transform the building by night. 

Then there are families of luminaires such as LADOR. Available in a surface mounted option, this versatile family of fittings can be ceiling mounted, bracket mounted and installed on a cluster column. This level of flexibility in a surface LED light enables it to be used throughout a project for aesthetic consistency. The wide range of beam distribution angles and sizes, makes this surface LED light a powerful tool in a lighting designers kit. 

FAQ

What are surface lights?

Surface lights are fixtures mounted directly onto the wall or ceiling. As opposed to being recessed mounted or suspended. 

How many outdoor surface lights are in the LIGMAN catalogue?

There are over 35 families of outdoor surface lights available. 

What advantages do surface lights provide over recessed fixtures?

Surface lights are much easier to install than recessed fixtures. 

Where are outdoor surface lights commonly used?

Outdoor surface lights are used for general lighting around buildings. But also play an important role in surface facade lighting. 

How have surface LED lights changed the lighting industry?

Surface LED lights are more energy efficient than their conventional lighting counterparts. Surface LED lights can also be smaller and in some cases more powerful. 

What have surface LED lights made possible that wasn't before?

Surface LED lights have enabled dynamic RGBW lighting to building facades. 

How can surface LED lights benefit a project?

Surface LED lights with dynamic RGBW lighting can use colour to communicate branding.