With the Stencil® lighting system, architectural design meets exceptional flexibility. This modular, direct and indirect lighting platform from Axis Lighting empowers designers to create dynamic linear and nonlinear layouts across a wide range of applications—from open-plan offices and public areas to collaborative spaces and reception zones. The Stencil family offers pendant, surface, acoustic, and decorative lighting options that bring form and function together within an ultra-slim 1" aperture.
At the heart of Stencil’s creative power are its patented Hubs—non-illuminated, die-cast, soft-corner connectors that allow mechanical, electrical, and suspension integration in one easy-to-install element. These Hubs, combined with Axis’s SurroundLite™ and Mini SurroundLite™ technology, unlock high-performance indirect lighting from the slimmest luminaire forms. Designers can use these tools to build expansive lighting patterns and artistic ceiling geometries, all while minimizing fixture count and maintaining uniformity.
Stencil Surface adds even more versatility with a concealed mounting system that provides installation freedom on ceilings of any material—whether grid-based or hard-surface like drywall or concrete. Meanwhile, the Stencil SoftZone Pendant and Spatial SoftZone add acoustic functionality with 40 sound-dampening panel colors and multiple geometric configurations. These architectural pendant luminaires address noise reduction while delivering beautiful layers of light through Axis’s proprietary MikroLite® optics or Mini SurroundLite™ technology.
For projects that demand scale and adaptability, Axis introduces StencilFlex®—a breakthrough, building-scale lighting delivery system that merges line-voltage technology with flexible architectural grids. Powered by F.L.E.X. Technology™, StencilFlex® features patented Integral Modular Wiring (IMW™), prewired aluminum segments, and interchangeable Nomadic™ lighting inserts that allow designers to bring lighting exactly where it’s needed. The entire framework is engineered for easy specification, modular expansion, and simplified energy and emergency code compliance.
Nomadic™ inserts include options for direct, indirect, and direct-indirect lighting, wall washing, track lighting via AxisTrak™, and decorative pendants using Mini Power Inserts (MPI). Every insert is equipped with an integral mini driver, and Empower™ technology allows advanced wireless control, enabling resolution-of-one lighting precision and eliminating the need for remote drivers or bulky control infrastructure. Empower integrates seamlessly with leading open-protocol systems and allows designers to control lighting behavior from phones or laptops via intuitive software.
Whether addressing zoning requirements, emergency egress, or daylighting needs, StencilFlex® provides a robust platform for layered light delivery. Designers can create patterns using segments ranging from 3' to 8', configure shapes like triangles, squares, hexagons, and custom layouts, and apply sound-attenuating elements like SoftZone® panels or LattiX™ grids to optimize acoustic performance.
Complementary lighting elements extend design possibilities. AxisTrak™ inserts accommodate fully adjustable spotlights like Stella and Constellation, as well as bold architectural accents like Orbit Tube and Luna Orb. Decorative pendants like Chime and Helios Disk offer sculptural elegance, and universal adaptors allow seamless integration of third-party fixtures, offering unmatched creative freedom. Stella Spotlights, available in white or black finishes, offer 359° rotation and variable beam angles, while Constellation Projectors add dramatic focus with 90° tilt.
The Orbit Tube adds architectural expression with Pivot, Stagger, and Bridge styles, designed for rotation, asymmetry, or segment-to-segment bridging in lengths up to 8 feet. Luna Orb softens environments with spherical forms available in Saddle, Flush, or Pendant versions. Mini Power Inserts support fast installation of Axis or third-party pendants directly within the StencilFlex® grid, with field-cuttable blanks and integral drivers.
With integrated emergency lighting capability, StencilFlex® allows direct connection to UL924-certified relays for seamless compliance with safety codes. Circuit-based 0-10V control or Empower wireless modules ensure flexibility in zoning, lighting groupings, and adaptive layouts. Every IMW™ segment is wired for immediate connectivity and features mini line-voltage terminals, making it easy for certified electricians to modify systems on site.
Whether you’re lighting a conference room, wellness center, university lab, or creative co-working hub, the StencilFlex® platform empowers architects and lighting designers to bring scalable, intelligent lighting visions to life. It’s the complete toolkit for modern, modular, and meaningful illumination—designed for today’s requirements and tomorrow’s possibilities.
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