Kim Levell Draws Inspiration From Auroralight’s Luminaires

As a designer for interior and exterior spaces, you have to constantly be on the lookout for what’s new and what’s fresh, but you also need to plan for a style that will withstand the test of time. That is part of what drew Kim Levell to the stunning light fixtures made by Auroralight. As an experienced landscape light manufacturer, we know what it takes to create lights that offer timeless style, elegance, and endurance. Kim Levell recently highlighted Auroralight’s designs in Tampa Magazines. She often works in coastal settings, both inside and outside, and has been “a go-to guest expert on The Nate Berkus Show, Martha Stewart Living Radio, NBC Daytime Tampa, and in publications across the country.”

Landscape Lights Built with Style and Substance

Ms. Levell created her list of favorite things by first summarizing her style goals: bringing together natural and organic elements with sleek aesthetics. Designs that integrate this unique harmony work especially well in coastal settings because they so often nestle among the best of nature.  

There is one specific fixture that caught the attention of Kim Levell, the LPL5-SQR Giza . This fixture is an exceptional addition to our exclusive “Founders Collection.” Its bold, sleek lines make it a perfect fit for nearly any lighting design. Lighting itself is a huge feature in how you set up any space. It’s so near and dear to Kim Levell that she says, “Lighting isn’t just an obsession, I collect it.” It has a transformative power that can really influence the overall ambiance of a room or outdoor area. To help you bring your vision to life, you can opt to integrate a light accessory [text “light accessory” links to: /accessories] or finish [text “finish” links to: /finishes] into your Auroralight product. Our convenient configurator allows you to select what will be compatible with your particular fixture as you customize it to your needs. 

We also believe in engineering lighting fixtures that will last both from an aesthetic point of view and an endurance point of view. There is immense beauty in coastal environments that makes them ideal for some of the most striking designs. However, a coastal environment also brings with it some tough challenges. Salty sea air can erode finishes and ruin decorative elements much faster than in other conditions, so durability is of the utmost importance for an intelligent exterior design. As Ms. Levell notes, the LPL5-SQR Giza is uniquely equipped for this exact obstacle: “This light is made from the highest quality copper and brass which is great when it comes to Tampa Bay’s salt air environments.” 

Auroralight was founded on the belief that quality light fixtures made from quality materials should feature in your landscape lighting for years to come. Tampa Magazines describes it as “the philosophy of modular luminaire design for which the brand has become known.” Our philosophy will drive us into the future as we continue our leadership as an acclaimed landscape light manufacturer. 

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Auroralight Illuminates History in the Shakespeare Garden

Historic landmarks and places face a unique struggle when it comes to landscape lighting design. There has to be a balance between the aesthetics of the area and the intelligent use of modern lighting solutions. That was the challenge facing Chicago lighting designer Peter Hugh when he was chosen to head a project at the Shakespeare Garden. The Shakespeare Garden is a unique space on the National Register for Historic Places that is on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. The playful English garden was planted by and has been carefully tended by The Garden Club of Evanston since 1915. But in 2016 when the club was gifted funds by the university for an upgrade, they faced the unique challenge of lighting it for the first time ever. Peter Hugh knew he had to maintain the integrity of the over 100-year-old garden and its history with exceptional and thoughtful path lighting and in grade lighting. That is why he turned to Auroralight, Inc., a leading landscape lighting company since 1996. The stunning results were featured in CAD Details. 

In Grade Lighting and Path Lighting Made to Last

Once Peter Hugh had selected Auroralight’s fixtures, he knew he had to prove their value. His ingenious solution was to have samples brought in to show the stakeholders involved. “We let the staff at Northwestern hold the fixtures in their hands so they could appreciate the quality in workmanship and the beauty found in the use of solid copper and brass.” Auroralight has always been committed to using high-quality materials not only because they produce visually appealing results but also because they are long-lasting and sustainable. As Hugh puts it, “Real value is seen in longevity, better performance, and less maintenance over time vs. the lowest upfront cost.”

The next problem was figuring out how to add light to the garden that was unobtrusive but effective enough to make the garden accessible at night for the first time ever. As a result, the right path lighting became an important consideration. The choice of fixture was obvious: the LMG1-90s Maglio. It is sleek, powerful, flexible, and uses high-performance LEDs. It is also highly customizable, so it can be used in a variety of spaces for consistency without compromising on size, beam spread, dimming, and more. An additional consideration would be future lighting additions or updates, and the LMG1-90s Maglio can be complemented by other path lighting products that are part of the overall Maglio product family, which is ideal for maintaining the integrity of the initial design. 

After the problem of path lighting was solved, there had to be appropriate lighting for the focal points in the garden. There are two features that needed to be distinctly highlighted, a fountain and a sundial. Peter Hugh chose from Auroralight’s lineup of in grade lighting to cast a strong light without disrupting the architectural features of the focal points. He ultimately decided to use the LMWL Micro Well. Although it is a small fixture dimensionally, it casts strong illumination with a smaller diameter. It is easy to direct, which made it ideal for strategically highlighting the facades of the fountain and sundial. 

Peter Hugh knew he wanted this lighting project to create “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and Auroralight helped that dream come true. As he states, “Using Auroralight was an easy choice for me. We have peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong, we are working with a company that will take care of it and that means a lot to us.” The Shakespeare Garden’s new illumination will see it inspire future visitors for many more years to come. 

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If you’re looking for a landscape lighting company backed by integrity and craftsmanship, then you can contact Auroralight Inc. for questions and quotes for your upcoming landscape lighting or architectural lighting project. 

Commercial Architecture Products of the Year 2017: LSL6 Cyclops

When you begin a new lighting project, you need quality fixtures to make a statement. But sometimes you need that statement to be subtle and nuanced. That is why Auroralight produces modern outdoor landscape lighting that includes a variety of products to fit your unique needs. It is this attention to detail and versatility that earned our LSL6 Cyclops the title of Product of the Year for Lighting & Electrical in the publication Commercial Architecture in 2017.

Directional Lighting Solutions

It’s no wonder that the LSL6 Cyclops earned the title Product of the Year. As Commercial Architecture highlights, it is “Available in four configurations with a wide variety of finishes and four interchangeable optics.” They also mention a key component of every Auroralight product: solid brass construction. The LSL6 Cyclops is the perfect directional lighting for difficult small spaces when your lighting design needs a gentle touch. 

Auroralight understands the value of adaptable lighting, so we have created a full Cyclops product family with four estate-quality lighting products to choose from. They each offer a sleek design with strategic differences to fit your design’s overall aesthetic. If you require more options to round out your design, we offer a full range of products, including premium directional lighting

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Light Up Your Landscape With These 20+ CAD Drawings

Landscape lighting design relies on premium products and attention to detail. At Auroralight, all of our products have detailed CAD drawings so designers know what to expect and can look for ways to customize our products to fit their needs. 

CAD Details features Auroralight in one of their blogs because we offer exceptional options for spotlighting, which can take your lighting design from good to great and from great to extraordinary. 

Spotlighting Made to Last

CAD Details’ blog draws attention to one of our greatest strengths: durable lighting fixtures. As they describe it, our brass and copper landscape lights take “punishing environmental conditions in stride.” Our founder, Michael Joye, knew that the right materials were essential when he started designing Auroralight’s first fixtures in 1996. Brass and copper handle time and weather elements with grace. That is why our company backs up our products with a top-of-the-line warranty

Auroralight provides a variety of product lines, but CAD Details chose to highlight three of our top spotlight fixtures. The HSL16 Telluride LED Spotlight is described as “an extraordinarily versatile lighting tool.” When it comes to the LSL4 Sitka Spotlight, they say “this powerful lighting tool is easily tamed to meet your specific needs.” Finally, there’s the LSW8-FL Meridian Down Light, complete with “Precise machining coupled with careful engineering.” 

You can read the full blog here or take a deeper look at our downlighting products and other elegant lighting solutions. 

Carlton Woods Creekside Escape

Lighting designer Brandon Kuehler was presented with the daunting task of creating a design for a large estate in The Woodlands, Texas. The 14,000 square foot home was in need of exceptional lighting solutions, including underwater lighting and recessed lighting that required core drilling. The results of his efforts and those of the other designers involved were featured in Landscape Architect magazine, including sleek and subtle light fixtures supplied by Auroralight. 

Auroralight: Estate-Quality Lighting Fixtures

Kuehler chose to rely on Auroralight for almost all lighting fixtures used in the design for Carlton Woods Creekside Escape. As an experienced landscape light manufacturer, Auroralight was able to provide creative solutions to not only bring the project to completion but also create an unforgettable lighting experience. 

One of the key elements of this endeavor was finding a way to highlight some water features throughout the property, including a decorative fountain from Morocco. As Kuehler describes it, “The main goal was to accent the new water feature and make it a focal point.” Auroralight has multiple underwater lighting selections, and they played a key role in the end result. 

Another important aspect of this design was the use of the right materials. The project integrated both brass and copper landscape lighting. Auroralight has always specialized in brass and copper lighting fixtures for their beauty, strength, and unique ability to withstand the elements over time. 

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Auroralight Announces New LSL10 Luminaires

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Auroralight Announces New LSL10 Luminaires

Featuring Thermally Integrated™ LEDs & Copper Core Technology®

Launching Nationwide Q3 2018

(CARLSBAD, CA – September, 2018) Auroralight, manufacturer of the world’s finest solid copper and brass landscape lighting solutions is pleased to introduce the new LSL10 Agave directional luminaires. This revolutionary little spotlight packs some serious punch!

Compact With Impact

LSL10 Agave

The new LSL10 micro directional luminaire is a high performance, low energy LED accent light. Machined from solid brass bar, its artistic styling and precise machining make this fixture both attractive and functional. The LSL10 Agave may look small, but it is extremely powerful! Paired with our exclusive AMS™ mounting system, there are a plethora of mounting possibilities.

Features include:

  • 3 Watts and Up to 300 lumens
  • Cree XLAMP® (XP-L) LED
  • Self-aligning and Self Sealing Optic
  • Interchangeable UV & Shock Resistant Silicone TIR
  • Optic (Patent Pending)
  • 2700, 3000 or 4000K (CRI 80 typ.)
  • Thermally Integrated®, Field Serviceable LED Module
  • TRIAC Dimming to <10% typ.
  • 12 VAC Electronic or Magnetic
  • Solid Brass Construction

Please see DropBox link to high res product images below:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jslxgap3p77l4wb/AAAI5frUmHokEELJMYGB6wkIa?dl=0

Contact

Jason Kessel

Marketing Communications Manager

760-931-2910 x133

jasonk@auroralight.com

Auroralight Announces New LSW8-PL Luminaires

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Auroralight Announces New LSW8-PL Luminaires

Featuring Thermally Integrated™ LEDs & Copper Core Technology®

Launching Nationwide Q3 2018

(CARLSBAD, CA – September, 2018) Auroralight, manufacturer of the world’s finest solid copper and brass landscape lighting solutions is pleased to introduce the new LSW8-PL luminaires. This path light is based on our popular LSW8 Meridian Step/Wall Light. Designed specifically for situations when there is a need to continue lighting a pathway where there is no wall or other structure available to mount the traditional LSW8.

Add Lighting in the Absence of Structure

LSW8-PL Meridian

The LSW8-PL is an ideal solution for uniform spacing and light levels in the absence of a structure. Its small aperture effectively shields against glare while allowing for excellent forward projection with even illumination side to side. Pair with our LSW8 step/wall light for design continuity throughout your project.

Features include:

  • 25 Watts and up to 45 lumens
  • Cree XP-L® High Density LED
  • 2700, 3000 or 4000K (CRI 80 typ.)
  • Interchangeable UV & Shock Resistant Silicone Optic
  • Thermally Integrated™, Field Serviceable LED Module
  • TRIAC Dimming to <10% typ.
  • 12 VAC Electronic or Magnetic
  • Copper and Brass Body w/ Brass or Copper Faceplate

Please see DropBox link to high res product images below:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2nh4ynp500gunf4/AADW7SyGkNuR09mgwWfbnHhna?dl=0

Contact

Jason Kessel

Marketing Communications Manager

760-931-2910 x133

jasonk@auroralight.com

Auroralight Announces New LPL7-SQ Quadrant Luminaires

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Auroralight Announces New LPL7-SQ Quadrant Luminaires

Featuring Thermally Integrated™ LEDs & Copper Core Technology®

Launching Nationwide Q3 2018

 

(CARLSBAD, CA – September, 2018) Auroralight, manufacturer of the world’s finest solid copper and brass landscape lighting solutions is pleased to introduce the new LPL7-SQ luminaires. Featuring precision machined acrylic optics with a deep prismatic design that allows for uniform distribution from a single optic lens. For more light output and forward light distribution, the LPL7-SQ is also available with a 7 watt light engine. Machined from solid brass, the LPL7-SQ Quadrant is built with the highest level of craftsmanship one comes to expect from Auroralight.

Classic Angular Design Delivering Exceptional Performance

LPL7-SQ Quadrant

The LPL7-SQ is a classic design re-engineered and manufactured to a quality and performance standard never before available. Featuring a heavy duty architectural brass stem ingeniously coupled to the robust die-cast brass hood with no visible hardware. Available in two distributions and wattages.

Features include:

  • Lumens – 3W: 136, 7W: 259 @ 3000K
  • 3 Watt Single LED or 7 Watt Triple LED
  • Cree XP-L® High Density LED (CRI 80 typ.)
  • 2700K, 3000K, 4000K
  • Thermally Integrated®, Field Serviceable LED Module
  • TRIAC Dimming to <10% typ.
  • 12 VAC Electronic or Magnetic
  • Solid Brass Construction

Please see DropBox link to high res product images below:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pu4qqz6ch2dxmtt/AACAVonBV9Rn-wsLhZac-LI8a?dl=0

Contact

Jason Kessel

Marketing Communications Manager

760-931-2910 x133

jasonk@auroralight.com