The Urba collection of architectural outdoor lighting is distinguished by its unique lighting signature and minimalist design language, conceived by Wilmotte to balance sophistication with functionality. With post-top, suspended, catenary, and wall-mounted options, the range ensures broad applicability across diverse urban settings. Each variant is engineered for both aesthetic refinement and technical excellence, creating a consistent visual identity while delivering high-performance lighting tailored to city streets, pedestrian pathways, parks, and architectural spaces.
The luminaires offer a wide optical portfolio, including comfort-oriented prismatic options designed to minimize glare and enhance visual comfort. Every model achieves zero upward light output (ULOR 0), ensuring environmentally conscious operation that reduces skyglow. Urba luminaires are also available in DarkSky Approved variants, specifically those with warm color temperatures at or below 3000 K and clear enclosures, making them an ideal choice for municipalities focused on reducing light pollution while preserving nighttime ecosystems.
Mounting versatility is one of the defining strengths of the Urba range. Post-top versions can be installed on Ø60mm or Ø76mm spigots using two simple screws, with a recommended mounting height of 3 to 6 meters. Suspension models are suitable for heights between 3 and 8 meters, while catenary installations are designed for spans from 5 to 8 meters, offering flexibility for city squares, promenades, and transport hubs. Maintenance is streamlined through tool-free access: post-top units open from above, while suspension and catenary variants are serviced from below. Pre-wired and delivered complete in a single package, each luminaire is supplied ready to install, reducing complexity for contractors. Dedicated columns, arms, and brackets are also available, enhancing design integration and installation efficiency.
Crafted from robust die-cast aluminum finished in a textured black close to RAL 9005, the luminaires can also be configured in texturized anthracite or in any of 48 additional RAL colors for tailored urban aesthetics. A 6mm-thick glass diffuser, available in clear or prismatic variants, ensures durability and refined light control. The die-cast aluminum arms are complemented by shields in ASA plastic, offered in white or black, maintaining the ULOR 0 standard and further refining the visual design.
As part of the larger Urba family—which also includes Urba Deco and the Urba Bollard—the range creates a unified design solution for both modern and traditional outdoor environments. The slim linear form, contrasting color tones, and customizable optics allow designers to achieve cohesive, aesthetically pleasing urban landscapes. The luminaires can be further enhanced with Thorn’s advanced lighting innovations such as NightTune, Variable Light Distribution, and the intelligent UrbaSens control system. These features enable adaptable lighting scenarios, with tunable light outputs that respond dynamically to the requirements of different areas and times of day, ensuring energy efficiency while maintaining safety and ambiance.
The smart functionality of the Urba range positions it at the forefront of connected urban lighting. Equipped with dimming options like DALI2 and Bi-Power, and connectivity via a Zhaga interface, the system supports seamless integration into intelligent lighting networks. Precision-based presence detection through D4i motion sensors ensures that lighting responds to real-time activity, while Astro Clock scheduling enables automatic switching aligned with sunset and sunrise. Advanced energy reporting tools provide exact data on consumption and savings, and fault notifications can be sent through platforms or daily email alerts, streamlining maintenance and asset management.
UrbaSens CITY CONNECT expands these capabilities by creating advanced motion-based scenarios. Acting as a group sensor, it enables a “train of light” effect, where luminaires progressively illuminate in response to movement, enhancing both safety and energy efficiency. Built on a 2.4 GHz mesh network capable of managing up to 200 nodes per gateway, the system delivers robust connectivity, grouping, and scalability for complex urban deployments. Zd4i certification is also available on request, ensuring compliance with evolving smart city standards.
Altogether, the Urba collection embodies the convergence of architectural design, environmental responsibility, and intelligent technology. By uniting timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge control systems, the range provides municipalities and designers with a future-proof solution that enhances public spaces while respecting the night sky and optimizing energy use.
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