Site grazing light wallwashers are designed to accentuate the tactile quality and texture of architectural surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and fine structure of materials such as wood, concrete, brick, and rough natural stone. By casting light across the surface from a close offset, Site emphasizes even the most subtle variations, creating high-contrast visual interest through the interplay of light and shadow. This lighting technique enhances façades and vertical surfaces with sculptural definition and atmosphere, making the texture of materials a prominent design element in architectural compositions.
The Site luminaire features an asymmetric light distribution that enables highly uniform wallwashing effects, even when the fixture is positioned as close as 30 centimeters from the wall. This close offset reveals dimensional texture and surface relief, making it ideal for illuminating three-dimensional surfaces like stone walls or textured facades. The luminaire’s light head can also be tilted ±10 degrees, allowing precise adjustment for optimal grazing angles and enhancing the modeling of surface details. The result is not only visually compelling but also efficient, with wide luminaire spacing minimizing the number of fixtures needed across large façades. ERCO’s advanced optical technology allows a spacing of up to 1 meter between two Site grazing light wallwashers, ensuring both visual continuity and design economy.
Site combines architectural aesthetics with performance engineering. It incorporates ERCO’s high-power LED modules, available in warm white (3000K) or neutral white (4000K) standard configurations, with optional variants including 2700K and 3500K at CRI 92 or CRI 97 for superior color rendering. A collimating lens made of optical polymer shapes the light precisely, while the Softec lens technology ensures soft-edged, glare-free illumination. The housing, made of corrosion-resistant black polymer, includes integrated cable connections and is rated IP68, making it fully dustproof and suitable for continuous immersion in water up to 3 meters deep. Site luminaires can be installed in drive-over mounting enclosures and withstand loads up to 20kN from vehicles with air-filled tires, making them ideal for integration into urban walkways, plazas, and other high-traffic outdoor areas.
Installation options include covered or flush stainless steel mounting frames with a 10mm thick safety glass lens. An anti-slip glass option and marine-grade V4A stainless steel frame are available for additional safety and durability in public or coastal environments. The luminaire can be configured with different control gear: switchable, phase dimmable, or DALI dimmable, allowing integration into a variety of lighting control systems. Phase dimmable versions are compatible with trailing-edge dimmers for flexible light adjustment.
ERCO developed the Site series with a strong focus on visual comfort. By combining a well-shielded optical system, precision-engineered components, and flexible adjustment angles, Site meets the demands of professional outdoor lighting while delivering compelling, textured illumination. The ideal installation setup and luminaire spacing for various surfaces are detailed in ERCO’s product data sheets and wallwasher planning tables, enabling lighting designers to achieve optimal performance with confidence. Site creates outdoor environments that are both atmospheric and efficient—transforming walls into visually rich, illuminated surfaces.
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