GeneralThe SHADOW LIGHTS lighting system by Hess is an outdoor lighting solution that sculpts urban spaces through controlled shadow and light. It provides unobtrusive daytime aesthetics and configurable visual effects at night, enabling designers to create atmospheres that encourage people to linger.
Principles and effectsSHADOW LIGHTS combines harmonious basic illumination with targeted shadow effects using concealed light sources that minimise stray light and support Dark Sky objectives. The system is modular and adaptable to the spatial and visual requirements of public spaces.
Stages / Configurations- STAGE 1: Fixed preconfigured column available in four heights. Control per insert; options without dimming or with dimming via DALI, StepDIM or AstroDIM. Typical configurations: paths (heights 5000/6000/7000/8000 mm) with two inserts, streets (6000/7000/8000 mm) with three inserts, boulevards (7000/8000 mm) with four inserts, squares (8000 mm) with five inserts.
- STAGE 2: Freely configurable column with three insert types: PREMIUM SPOT, PREMIUM WASH and PREMIUM WIDE. Inserts are mounted in modules that rotate 360°. Spotlights adjustable vertically +40° / -45° and horizontally +30° / -30°. Control per insert. Base element can accommodate additional inserts for CCTV, speakers and GOBO. Heights from 4200 mm to 8200 mm.
- STAGE 3: Freely configurable column with the same insert types as STAGE 2. Modules rotate 360°. Individual spotlight control possible (DMX / DALI); vertical adjustment +40° / -45°, horizontal +30° / -30°. Future options include Tunable White and RGBW. Additional inserts (CCTV, speakers, GOBO) available. Heights from 4200 mm to 8200 mm.
Options and accessoriesAvailable accessories include BaseShield and SkyShield to limit glare. Note: SkyShield cannot be combined with the 55° optics for technical reasons.
ApplicationsDesigned for public outdoor spaces (paths, streets, boulevards, squares) where a combination of base lighting and controlled shadow effects is required to shape atmosphere and visual comfort.
Technical specifications- Product family / series: SHADOW LIGHTS (ShadowLights MFLs-1)
- Design: Pillar luminaire, aluminium tube Ø 200 mm
- Mounting: Embedded base or flange plate for fastening
- Color temperature: 2700 K or 3000 K
- Protection rating: Class I or II
- Accessories: BaseShield and SkyShield (SkyShield incompatible with 55° optics)
- Configuration stages: STAGE 1 (fixed preconfigured), STAGE 2 (modular inserts), STAGE 3 (advanced per-spotlight control)
- Available inserts: PREMIUM SPOT, PREMIUM WASH, PREMIUM WIDE; optional inserts for CCTV, speakers and GOBO
- Rotation / adjustment: Module rotation 360°; spotlight vertical adjustment +40° / -45°; horizontal adjustment +30° / -30°
- Control options: Per-insert control; dimming via DALI, StepDIM, AstroDIM; DMX / DALI per spotlight possible; Tunable White and RGBW planned
- Available heights: 4200 mm to 8200 mm (stages 2 & 3); predefined heights for Stage 1: 5000/6000/7000/8000 mm
- LED lifetime: L90 B10 / 100,000 h (TA <= 25° C)
- Ingress protection: IP65