The Sketch family of luminaires is built for lighting designers who demand full creative freedom and high performance without compromise. This versatile system allows for custom configurations, offering a design-centric alternative to off-the-shelf solutions. With a modern aesthetic and powerful performance, Sketch 2, Sketch 3, and Sketch 4 give professionals the ability to shape luminous environments tailored to their exact vision, regardless of scale or complexity.
Each Sketch fixture is available in 2", 3", and 4" apertures and supports pendant, recessed, and surface-mount installations. This adaptability makes them ideal for diverse applications, from corporate offices and hotel lobbies to luxury retail environments and sprawling convention centers. The Sketch family isn’t just about illumination—it’s about making an architectural statement. Whether specified alone or in a network of intersecting luminaires, these fixtures enhance both function and form.
Sketch 2 and Sketch 3 deliver up to 1100 lumens per foot in direct output and 1200 lumens per foot indirect, ensuring ample brightness for most architectural spaces. Sketch 4 pushes performance even further, offering up to 1400 lumens per foot, which makes it well-suited for large venues and high ceilings. This high lumen output is matched with energy efficiency, helping projects meet stringent energy codes while maintaining high-quality lighting with consistent color rendering and low maintenance.
Sketch 2 also introduces the innovative MikroLite integration, allowing for high-precision lighting in single-cell increments of 1.45” over any radius above 18”. These MikroLite options enable low-glare designs that can be configured as full fixtures or curved downlight accents. Sketch 3 balances larger scale with clean modern styling for open-concept applications, while Sketch 4’s more substantial profile brings visual weight and higher light levels to expansive interiors.
To expand design potential, Sketch 2 offers an assortment of 2-, 3-, and 4-leg intersection components, enabling complex geometric patterns and layouts. These elements give designers the ability to form uninterrupted lines or dynamic visual structures across ceilings and walls, transforming illumination into a key part of the architectural narrative.
The Sketch line also includes specialized applications, such as the MRI-compatible Sketch Recessed model. Axis Lighting’s MRI Series addresses the need for shielded and non-shielded environments with matching luminaires that deliver both function and aesthetics in demanding medical environments. The MRI Sketch Recessed supports coherent design language across clinical spaces without compromising safety or electromagnetic compatibility.
Built with robust materials, all Sketch fixtures feature extruded aluminum housings, die-cast aluminum brackets, and precision-engineered interior reflectors. Thermal management is achieved through the aluminum body, which serves as a passive heat sink, ensuring longevity and performance stability. Rated for dry and damp locations, the Sketch family is designed for operating environments from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), with LED lifespans exceeding 50,000 hours at 85% lumen maintenance in accordance with IES LM-80 standards.
Lighting control and integration options are extensive, supporting a range of drivers including 0-10V dimming (standard DP driver), DALI Type 6, DALI 2.0 D4i certified, and Lutron EcoSystem H-Series (remote). Advanced control compatibility extends to DMX, Xitanium SR for wireless sensors, and Power over Ethernet systems such as MOLEX, IGOR, and SMARTENGINE. Remote emergency battery packs or emergency circuits are also available for backup lighting compliance.
Color rendering is offered at 80 or 90 CRI, with single-CCT options including 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K, all within a 3-step MacAdam ellipse for superior consistency across fixtures and spaces. Axis also offers compatibility with BIOS and Axitune systems for circadian lighting or tunable white solutions, enhancing wellness, visual comfort, and energy performance in architectural environments.
The Sketch family is more than just a lighting tool—it is a fully realized lighting system engineered for large-scale architectural applications, bringing together cutting-edge aesthetics, high efficiency, and endless configurability to meet the most demanding design briefs.
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