Typology Ring Lights are mesmerizing lighting fixtures that redefine urban illumination with a blend of functionality and artistry. Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, these lights offer a celestial presence reminiscent of the sun’s corona during an eclipse. Perched atop sleek aluminum masts, the luminous rings appear to float effortlessly, projecting a soft, ambient glow. From a distance, they become striking landmarks—visible from nearly a mile away—and when viewed from beneath, they serve as portals to the sky, inviting visual interaction and elevating the vertical cityscape.
These fixtures serve as both sculptural elements by day and ethereal lighting features by night. With the ability to mount multiple luminaires on poles ranging from 12 to 25 feet in height, Typology Ring Lights create dynamic compositions that define space, direct movement, and enhance architectural environments. Their intelligent, systemic engineering seamlessly complements surrounding structures, intuitively guiding people through urban spaces.
Constructed from cast aluminum, the housing encases a flexible LED light engine clamped into position with segmented arcs. The interior features a spun aluminum reflector finished in a high-gloss white powder coat, enhancing the fixture’s luminous output. A fully encapsulated linear LED delivers both downward direct and indirect lighting, working in tandem with the reflector for maximum efficiency and visual comfort. The light engine offers color temperatures of 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K, with a high color rendering index (CRI >90) across all options, ensuring vibrant, true-to-life illumination.
The round pole—either a consistent 5-inch diameter or stepped from 6 to 5 inches depending on height—is made of seamless 6063 aluminum alloy, heat-treated for strength and durability. It is topped with a cast aluminum driver housing and includes features such as a flush-mounted hand hole cover and various base plate options. The pole mounts at grade using galvanized steel anchor bolts, with all mounting templates and hardware provided. The housing connects to the pole via a robust, cast compression clamp, and all exposed hardware is magni-coated steel for long-term corrosion resistance.
Electrically, the system includes a surge-protected, 0-10V dimmable driver compatible with 120V to 277V input and capable of withstanding extreme conditions with a start temperature as low as -40°C. Optional features include an ANSI C136.41 twist-lock receptacle and photo/motion sensor capabilities via Wattstopper FSP-311B, enabling greater control and energy efficiency.
Typology Ring Lights are Buy America Compliant, International Dark-Sky Approved, and Full Cutoff, making them a sustainable and visually captivating solution for public plazas, campuses, streetscapes, and other pedestrian-oriented environments. They exemplify how innovative design and precision engineering can transform the way light interacts with space.
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