Torres Lighting Wins Red Dot Award for Product Design
Torres, designed by industrial designer Rodrigo Torres in collaboration with lighting designer Chip Israel, has received a Red Dot Award for Product Design. This is the second award for Torres lighting; it also received a Spark award. Torres joins Landscape Forms' MultipliCITY Collection as a Red Dot Award winner.
Torres' graceful, minimalist design quietly takes its place within a composition-a beautiful complement to urban landscape and traditional and contemporary architecture. The line includes area lights in two sizes, with a single or dual luminaires, and in 12', 14', 16', 20', and 25' pole heights. A 3' path light, wall mount, and catenary light round out the family. Each light's LED array and optics is designed for its individual applications and offers superior visibility, minimal glare, and no uplight.
Industrial designer Rodrigo Torres discusses his design intent for the Torres lighting line.
"Design leads in everything Landscape Forms does. Torres lights demonstrate the care, scrutiny, and rigor we put into every product. Rodrigo's design is quietly expressive with a universal and intentional appeal that complements a range of architectural styles and urban landscapes."
The luminaire's output, aiming angles, high color rendering, and warm white light create a sense of comfort and security to enhance outdoor experiences both day and night. LED technology accommodates adaptive lighting and complies with occupancy codes. Lights have cast aluminum frames with a powdercoat finish and are offered in a selection of colors.
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