What is architectural LED lighting?
Architectural LED lighting is lighting engineered to shape and highlight buildings, facades, landscapes and interiors. It covers downlights, track lights, wall washers, in-ground lights, pool lights and facade fixtures with controlled optics, IP ratings and colour quality. EST Lights designs and manufactures more than 5,000 such fixtures for architects, designers and OEM partners.
Built to hold its colour, its seal and its schedule.
Thermal management and build quality
Die-cast aluminium bodies carry heat away from the LED, stainless steel front rings resist corrosion, and fountain lights include overheat protection. Better thermal control protects lumen maintenance and colour over the product life.
Optical precision
Controlled optics, beam angles and glare ratings (UGR) shape light on facades, walls and landscapes. Nichia COB LEDs are used in in-ground lights, and colour is checked with an in-house spectrophotometer.
Design flexibility
5,000+ designs across indoor, outdoor and facade, with custom tooling, extrusions, optics, finishes, RGB and RGBW options and DMX512 control for facade schemes.
Verified performance
Every fixture is aging tested, products go through 100% burn-in, and IES and LDT files are produced on our own goniophotometer so your calculations use measured data.
LED lighting product categories
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Indoor architectural LED lighting
500+ designs: downlights, spot lights, track lights, gimbal lights, recessed grille lights, pendants, wall lamps, wall washers and linear lights for hospitality, commercial and residential interiors.
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Outdoor LED lighting
800+ designs: in-ground, deck, drive-over, focus and flood lights, wall lights, bollards and landscape fixtures, rated IP65 to IP67, with RGB and RGBW options.
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Facade lighting
High-power wall washers (IP66, 70,000 burning hours), 300W to 1000W focus lights, wall grazers, pixel strips and DMX512-controlled RGB and RGBW fixtures, with design, supply and installation support.
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Pool, fountain and underwater lighting
IP68 pool lights (2W to 50W), fountain lights (12W to 24W) with overheat protection, and anti-chlorine pool neon flex for safe, visible water features.
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Linear and track systems
Linear recessed and pendant lights (15W to 35W) and track systems for offices, retail and corporate spaces, with continuous, glare-controlled light.
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OEM, ODM and custom lighting
Custom tooling, optics, finishes and packaging, decorative hand-made blown glass fixtures, and long ring, arc and 15 to 45 metre aluminium profile formats for lighting brands and projects.
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| Parameter | EST Lights specification |
|---|---|
| Total design portfolio | 5,000+ designs |
| Indoor designs | 500+: downlights, spot, track, gimbal, recessed grille, pendant, wall lamps, wall washers, linear |
| Outdoor designs | 800+: in-ground, deck, drive-over, focus, flood, wall lights, bollards, pool, underwater, fountain |
| Ingress protection | IP65 to IP68 outdoors (bollards IP65, in-ground and deck IP65 to IP67, wall washers and floodlights IP66, pool and fountain IP68) |
| Facade wall washers | IP66, rated 70,000 burning hours |
| High-power focus lights | 300W to 1000W, IP66 |
| Pool lights | IP68, 2W to 50W |
| Fountain lights | IP68, 12W to 24W, overheat protection |
| Colour options | Fixed white, RGB and RGBW |
| Control and dimming | DMX512 on facade fixtures; ON/OFF, phase, 0-10V, DALI where specified |
| Construction | Die-cast aluminium bodies, stainless steel front rings, 316 stainless steel and AL6063-T5 aluminium facade covers |
| LED chip brands | Samsung, Seoul Semiconductor, Nichia, Epistar, Osram, Cree |
| Drivers | Meanwell |
| Component sourcing | South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Germany, US |
| Photometric testing | In-house goniophotometer and spectrophotometer; IES and LDT files |
| Batch colour consistency | Fixed BOM and LED bins; target within 3-step MacAdam ellipse for reserved bin stock |
| Quality checks | 100% burn-in, aging tests, IP integrity tests, pre-shipment inspection with photographs |
| Production lead time | 25 to 40 business days |
| Warranty claim and return rate | Below 0.01% |
| Certifications | CE, ETL, ROHS, SAA, BIS, LVD, TUV |
| Warranty term | 3 to 5 Years |
| Manufacturer | Citi Brilliant Ltd, Hong Kong; established 2011; 50+ countries |
Who specifies EST Lights?
Architects
Specify with IES and LDT files, IP ratings and cut-out sizes, and bring EST Lights in at concept stage to optimise performance and budget.
Interior designers
Choose from 500+ indoor designs, with custom finishes, decorative fixtures and hand-made blown glass options.
Lighting designers and consultants
Work with a manufacturer that tests in-house with a goniophotometer and spectrophotometer and supports DMX-controlled facade schemes.
Hospitality developers
Hotel interiors, banquets, exteriors, pools and fountains from one supplier. Reference project: W Retreat & Spa, Maldives.
OEM and ODM partners
Custom tooling, optics, finishes, packaging, certification support and direct shipping to distributors in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Project buyers and contractors
Clear 25 to 40 business day lead time, burn-in tested products, regular order updates and FOB, CIF or DDP terms.
How to choose architectural LED lighting in 8 steps
- STEP 1
Define the effect and the environment
Decide whether the fixture should highlight a surface, wash a facade, guide a path or light a water feature, and note whether the location is dry, wet, coastal or submerged.
- STEP 2
Match the IP rating
IP65 for covered outdoor areas and bollards, IP66 for exposed facades, IP67 for in-ground and deck lights, IP68 for pools, fountains and underwater use.
- STEP 3
Choose the light source and optics
Select COB or SMD, beam angle and glare control (UGR) to suit the application, and check lumen output at the working distance.
- STEP 4
Set CRI, CCT and colour consistency
Specify CRI and R9 for hospitality and retail, the CCT for the mood, and SDCM or MacAdam steps to keep batches matched.
- STEP 5
Pick the control system
Decide on ON/OFF, phase, 0-10V, DALI or DMX512 early, and match the driver to it.
- STEP 6
Check run length and voltage drop
For linear and strip products, keep runs within the driver and cable limits and plan power injection.
- STEP 7
Request photometric files and certificates
Ask for IES or LDT files and the certifications required in your destination market for the exact product code.
- STEP 8
Approve a sample, then confirm lead time
Review a sample, confirm the 25 to 40 business day production lead time, and reserve LED bin stock if delivery is in several lots.
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Frequently asked questions
What is architectural LED lighting?
Architectural LED lighting is lighting designed to shape and highlight buildings and spaces, not just to illuminate them. It includes downlights, track and spot lights, wall washers, in-ground lights, bollards, pool lights and facade fixtures. EST Lights designs and manufactures these fixtures for indoor, outdoor and facade projects, with more than 5,000 designs.
Which IP rating do I need for outdoor and pool lighting?
Use IP65 for covered outdoor areas and bollards, IP66 for exposed facade wall washers and floodlights, IP67 for in-ground and deck lights, and IP68 for swimming pools, fountains and underwater use. IP65 is not enough around water. EST Lights pool and fountain lights are rated IP68, and our team can advise on difficult underwater applications.
What specifications should I compare between LED fixtures?
Compare the light source (COB or SMD), CCT, CRI including R9, colour consistency (SDCM), UGR, IP rating, LED lifetime, driver and dimming options (ON/OFF, phase, 0-10V, DALI), beam angle, power, lumen output, cut-out size and finish. Ask for measured data, not catalogue claims. EST Lights product pages list these parameters.
Does EST Lights provide IES and LDT photometric files?
Yes. EST Lights produces photometric data in IES and LDT formats using its in-house goniophotometer, and checks colour with an in-house spectrophotometer. Architects and lighting designers can import these files directly into lighting calculation software. Request files for your exact product code with your enquiry at sales@estlights.com.
Is EST Lights an OEM or ODM manufacturer?
Yes. EST Lights began as an OEM manufacturer and supplies lighting companies in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. OEM and ODM work includes custom tooling, optics, finishes, packaging, certification support, multi-language documentation and direct shipping to distributors. Customised decorative fixtures, including hand-made blown glass, are also possible.
Which components and chip brands does EST Lights use?
Components come from suppliers in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Germany and the US, including Samsung, Seoul Semiconductor, Nichia, Epistar, Osram and Cree LEDs and Meanwell drivers. Fixtures are made with die-cast aluminium bodies and stainless steel front rings. Ask for the chip and driver brand in writing for your specific product.
What is the lead time for EST Lights orders?
Standard production orders take 25 to 40 business days from order confirmation to ex-factory shipment, covering material purchase, production, quality checks, burn-in testing and packing. Catalogue items may ship sooner depending on stock. For urgent orders, one senior team member tracks the job daily from materials to shipment.
How does EST Lights keep colour consistent across batches?
EST Lights uses fixed bills of materials, consistent LED bin codes and spectrophotometer checks on every production batch. For projects with several deliveries, LED bin stock can be reserved, targeting colour within a 3-step MacAdam ellipse. Products also go through 100% burn-in testing, aging tests and IP integrity testing before shipment.
Does EST Lights offer facade lighting design and support?
Yes. EST Lights offers facade lighting from design and consulting through supply and installation support. Lighting designers prepare the concept, installation is carried out by a specialist partner team, and outdoor products ship with a free installation guide. DMX-controlled RGB and RGBW systems, underwater and fountain lights, and custom profiles benefit from early design input.
How do I request samples or a project quotation?
Email sales@estlights.com with drawings, a BOQ or a short brief covering the application, CCT, CRI, IP requirement, quantities, control system and delivery country. Samples of prime and fast-moving products are available to partners on request, subject to availability and a deposit. Hong Kong +852 8179 9409, UAE +971 56 913 2598, India +91 98864 00069.
Bring the drawings. We will light them.
Send drawings, a BOQ or a short brief with the application, CCT, CRI, IP requirement, quantities and delivery country. We reply with a recommendation or quotation.