Louis, designed by Urbidermis, redefines the modern catenary light with a sophisticated rectilinear form that brings visual refinement and practical illumination to a wide range of public outdoor spaces. Gently arched and crafted from aluminum, the luminaire's housing conceals its attachment points, producing a seamless, floating effect that integrates beautifully above plazas, passageways, parks, and pedestrian corridors. Available in 26-inch and 48-inch lengths, Louis pairs a modernist design aesthetic with the robust performance required to meet contemporary urban lighting needs. It is International Dark Sky Approved, offering full cutoff illumination to minimize light pollution and direct light precisely where it is needed.
Rooted in the principles of rational minimalism and inspired by the architectural legacy of Louis Kahn, Louis is a study in the marriage of form and function. Its distinctive arch softens the strong linearity of its profile, lending a sculptural quality while cleverly hiding hardware and attachment points from view. Suspended above “slow-velocity spaces”—areas where pedestrians engage in leisure and community activity—Louis generates soft, focused light that invites reading, dining, play, and social interaction. When installed in sequence, the elegant linear profile becomes a visual guide, helping define the flow of movement and spatial rhythm in urban settings.
Louis's versatility makes it an ideal lighting solution for environments that range from intimate alleyways to expansive green spaces. Designed to support a wide range of project requirements, Louis offers options in length, light distribution, and lumen output from 2,000 to 9,000 lumens. The luminaire's clean design is enhanced by a variety of finishes, all suitable for coastal and marine environments. Through-wiring capability ensures continuous installations, and the fixture is engineered to work seamlessly across cable spans, with secure hangers and discreet decorative covers maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the design.
Crafted with sustainability and durability in mind, Louis features a luminaire body made from extruded aluminum with anodized cast aluminum end caps and a marine-grade powdercoat finish. A tempered optical glass diffuser, sealed with silicone gaskets, protects the light engine and ensures longevity in outdoor environments. Internal components include stainless steel hardware and a robust metal cord seal. Louis operates on 120V to 277V power at 50/60 Hz and comes standard with 0–10V dimming, with DALI dimming available upon request. It withstands temperatures as low as -40°C, making it well-suited to demanding climates.
The light engine incorporates high-powered LEDs mounted to a RoHS-compliant circuit board, with PMMA optics affixed to each diode to ensure consistent and controlled light output. Louis is offered in three color temperatures—2700K, 3000K, and 4000K—all with a minimum CRI of 80, delivering both visual comfort and high-quality color rendering. The mounting system accommodates steel catenary cables between 4mm and 6mm in diameter, and supports various cord types, with provisions for through-wiring and unused entry plugs for streamlined installations.
At its core, Louis is a product of purposeful design—a lighting solution that enhances outdoor experiences through thoughtful integration of modern technology, timeless design, and urban utility. It exemplifies Landscape Forms’ commitment to placemaking through design, illuminating public environments in ways that support human connection, community vitality, and aesthetic harmony.
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