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The ERCO Light Factory in Lüdenscheid is a leading international specialist in architectural lighting using LED technology. ERCO develops lighting tools for indoor and outdoor applications in the following fields: Work, Culture, Shop, Community, Contemplation, Living, Public and Hospitality.
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Lüdenscheid, March 2021. One system, 28,000 possibilities. The Eclipse spotlight system from ERCO sets standards in terms of the quality of its light. The two L and XL models...
Lüdenscheid, February 2021. Appealing co-working spaces and modern loft offices with an industrial look represent a new understanding of offices. Flexibility is part of the DNA of modern working...
Lüdenscheid, January 2021. A large track in miniature: with 48V low voltage technology, ERCO presents a solution for lighting situations demanding the smallest possible dimensions along with high energy...
Lüdenscheid, June 2020. The strategy is clear: ERCO with its Eclipse product range targets applications with the highest standards such as prestigious museums, art galleries and exclusive retail projects....
Lüdenscheid, January 2020. For some lighting projects, only the best technology is good enough: prestigious museums, art galleries and exclusive retail projects for example. Clients expect individual lighting solutions...
Lüdenscheid, September 2019. The new Pinhole directional spotlights occupy a special position in ERCO's extensive Quintessence recessed luminaire system. Specifically for retail applications, they are ideal for precise, eye-catching...
Espoo, Finland / Lüdenscheid, Germany - August 2019. 
ERCO, a leading international specialist in architectural lighting using LED technology, has partnered with Casambi, the pioneer in wireless lighting controls based...
Lüdenscheid, August 2019. Flexibility is a top priority today, even in prestigious offices and administrative buildings. Track as the infrastructure, combined with luminaires such as the new Compar track...
Lüdenscheid, August 2019. Now even more choice in the Compar range from ERCO: the new linear surface-mounted luminaires combine the quality and versatility of the innovative Compar lighting technology...
Lüdenscheid, July 2019. A new, versatile system of luminaires for office workplaces: based on LED lens optics arranged in grid configurations, ERCO developed the Jilly series of recessed and...
Lüdenscheid, may 2019. Human Centric Lighting (HCL) refers to lighting concepts that take into account not only the visual but also the biological effect of light on people. General...
Lüdenscheid, April 2019. The name says it all - atria and foyers of public buildings, but also sacred buildings with their high interiors are typical applications for the new...
Lüdenscheid, March 2019. Efficient, elegant and standard compliant: LED lens optics in grid configurations characterise the appearance of the Jilly range from ERCO. The linear version of the Jilly...
Lüdenscheid, February 2019. Just as painters need brushes of different widths, lighting designers need luminaires with different beam angles. The contrast between narrow, precise lighting accents and floodlighting is...
Lüdenscheid, January 2019. The ERCO track: proven for decades - and unbeatably flexible and economical, even in the LED era, as an infrastructure for lighting. It is now also...
Lüdenscheid, October 2018. Light instead of luminaires - which lighting concepts comply with this requirement better than light sources concealed in ceiling channels or coves that place the light...
Lüdenscheid, September 2018. The Compar recessed luminaire system from ERCO now makes light distributions available in a concise, linear design that until now were confined to round or square...
Lüdenscheid, August 2018. Specifically for the needs of today's dynamic worlds of work, a new, unique class of lighting tools has been developed in the form of Skim downlights...
Lüdenscheid, July 2018. Individually switching and dimming luminaires, setting up light scenes and integrating sensors - all made possible by the new, wireless method of control now offered by...
Lüdenscheid, June 2018. LED has now conquered most sectors of lighting technology. With the new Stella spotlights, floodlights and wallwashers, ERCO now drives forward the borders of what is...
Lüdenscheid, May 2018. In the Quintessence recessed luminaire range the term double focus represents special lighting tools optimised for use in high rooms that have especially high visual comfort...
Lüdenscheid, April 2018. Light is the fourth dimension of architecture. And each form of architecture places differing demands on light - especially in the retail sector. Light and surfaces...
Lüdenscheid, January 2018. Pure understatement - the new Compar pendant luminaires have an extremely discreet look with a slender, suspended profile. The light effect itself is placed to the...
Lüdenscheid, July 2017. With more than 3,000 spotlights, floodlights and wallwashers, which thanks to track mounting can be flexibly used in shops, museums and many other applications, ERCO is...
Lüdenscheid, July 2017. The simple path to perfect light: ERCO presents a product for real problem solving in the form of Compar Square surface-mounted luminaires. The quality and versatility...
Lüdenscheid, June 2017. Introducing a host of new models, ERCO has upgraded Skim from a range of downlights to a cohesive system of lighting tools designed specifically for a...
Lüdenscheid, May 2017. The new Oseris system of lighting tools is more than just another spotlight in the ERCO range. Oseris features a uniquely characteristic swivel joint bevelled flush...
Lüdenscheid, April 2017. With Kona XS, ERCO presents a new system of outdoor lighting tools designed to complete the range of compact luminaires with low power consumption. Kona XS...
Lüdenscheid, February 2017. The new ERCO range of recessed spotlights with gimbal suspension offers a modern interpretation of a fascinating technical principle featuring digital ERCO photometrics. As a comprehensive...
Lüdenscheid, January 2017. ERCO has developed the new Compar range of recessed luminaires with a striking linear design that delivers light distributions previously restricted to round or square ceiling...
Lüdenscheid, September 2016. ‘Small but mighty’ is the maxim that inspires many retailers to impress with individuality, expertise and quality in favour of sheer space. The same can be...
Lüdenscheid, July 2016. The vision of illuminating grand entrances, roofed areas, arcades and other outdoor architecture with creativity and precision whilst meeting superior standards of visual comfort and efficiency...
Lüdenscheid, June 2016. Bollard luminaires are ideal for illuminating open areas and pathways, bringing a sense of safety and orientation at dusk and beyond. As well as providing adequate...
Lüdenscheid, May 2016. With the Cantax recessed luminaire, ERCO has added a new version to this successful range of track spotlights, broadening its scope as an accomplished system solution...
Lüdenscheid, April 2016. From public reading rooms and home offices to open-plan environment and coworking spaces: lighting always requires special consideration to ensure the right balance of ambient light...
Lüdenscheid, March 2016. Recessed luminaires are the preferred choice in applications where the lighting tools need to be deliberately toned down in favour of their lighting effect in the...
Lüdenscheid, October 2015. Public buildings such as museums, libraries or train stations stand apart as architectural landmarks in any urban context. Much like a big plaza in the city’s...
Lüdenscheid, January 2015. Be it rough plastered walls, historic brickwork or fair-faced concrete - the character of an interior is defined not least by the tactile qualities of its...
Lüdenscheid, February 2015. Effective illumination for tall structures requires highly efficient lighting tools that can fulfil different lighting requirements with accuracy even from significant distances. ERCO’s Lightscan offers an...
Lüdenscheid, April 2015. With office work today becoming ever more flexible and diverse, the standards of spatial qualities for workplaces are perpetually rising. In addition to their purpose as...
Lüdenscheid, March 2015. Be it trendy bar or design hotel, with regional, concept or haute cuisine: Every meal should be served in an ambiance which turns the experience into...
Lüdenscheid, March 2015. Which parameters decide whether a room has a cosy feel? An interior concept geared to its use and architecture contributes as much to this perception as...
Lüdenscheid, February 2015. The illumination of pathways, open areas and entrance zones requires focus on maximum efficiency, but equally on great visual comfort. The new ERCO Lightmark and Visor...
Lüdenscheid, January 2015. Vertical illuminance in the outdoor area underlines the role of light as the fourth dimension of architecture most effectively - it is instrumental in defining and...
Lüdenscheid, March 2014. A painting that appears to be self-illuminating is a credit to the artist. Vivid intensity and magnetic appeal, however, also require interaction of colours and the...
Lüdenscheid, March 2014. Light can be used to change the dimensions of a room. It may sound like magic, but is based on the principles of psychological perception: Optimum...
Lüdenscheid, March 2014. Office buildings must meet high standards of functionality and efficiency. Even areas away from concentrated work in single offices or conference rooms, for example in hallways...
Lüdenscheid, February 2014. What can retail fitters learn from exhibition organisers? In both segments focus is given to staging each object individually and maximising effect. Equally, visitors must be...
Lüdenscheid, February 2014. With the new Skim range of recessed luminaires ERCO presents an efficient lighting tool that combines the highest standards of glare control with an affordable price....
Lüdenscheid, April 2013 - Compact LED is an economic range of downlights for efficient, but also differentiated, general lighting in offices, administrative buildings and salesrooms. The proprietary LED lens...
Interchangeable Spherolit lenses shape the light of the highly efficient collimating optics Lüdenscheid, November 2010 - the future of lighting technology lies with LEDs. These particularly long-life and energy-efficient light...
Once an imposing residence of the royal family during the 14th Century, the Gyeongbokgung Palace, located in the heart of Seoul, is an architectural pagoda masterpiece. It spans over...
Built in 1911 by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, the “Peking” navigated around Cape Horn a total of 34 times to bring saltpetre from Chile to Germany. Now the...
Why shouldn’t a hospital be a welcoming and attractive space that puts patients at their ease? That was the question the design team working on the new 32,000 square...
Lüdenscheid, July 2020. "Light, colours and materials - everything has to come together otherwise it won't work!" The invitingly colourful shop in the centre of Frankfurt, designed by Paul...
The Dulwich Picture Gallery, the world's oldest art gallery, has commemorated the 350th anniversary of the death of Rembrandt with an exceptional exhibition celebrating the role of light in...
A 40,000m² desert rose: the new National Museum of Qatar, designed by French architect and Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel, brings the cultural heritage of the desert peninsula to...
The architects from BIG have constructed a connection spanning the Randselva river in the Norwegian sculpture park Kistefos in the form of an artistically twisted gallery building. The construction...
The Cathedral of Siena, with its characteristic facade clad in dark green and white marble, is one of Italy's most important Gothic buildings and the symbol of the city....
The Shed, an extraordinary new shape-shifting cultural space in Hudson Yards on the West Side of Manhattan, has been one of the most talked about buildings of 2019. Designed...
The award-winning Kasmin Gallery, the fourth art space opened by Paul Kasmin in New York's Chelsea, both promotes contemporary artists and represents some of the most influential artists of...
The John Curtin Gallery is part of the university of the same name in Perth. It was inaugurated in 1998, and as Australia's largest university art gallery is an...
Lüdenscheid, August 2019. Licht ist in Bewegung. Die digitalen Technologien verändern Alltag und Sehgewohnheiten und schaffen neue Spielräume für Beleuchtung. Licht ins Zentrum der Gestaltung zu setzen und auf...
The address is both concept and inspiration. ERCO's new "Spot-on" series begins with an elegant flagship store designed by the Zurich architects Filippo Santoni and Serena Santini for the...
Scandinavia is seen as a pioneer for good work culture - flat hierarchies, a strong team philosophy and family life considerations are taken for granted, and statistics repeatedly ascribe...
Axel Vervoordt created atmospherically dark exhibition spaces on the site of an historic distillery just outside Antwerp. He now displays high-calibre art within the confines of former granaries and...
The Polygon Gallery is an art gallery operated by the British Columbia Photography and Media Arts Society in Vancouver, and Canada's largest non-profit photo gallery. The striking new building,...
Freely position Jilly downlights and control them via smartphone: the cleanly designed loft office of communications agency mai public relations in Berlin-Kreuzberg upgraded with a new lighting solution from...
Numerous small and large art galleries have established themselves in the milieu of the renowned Art Basel Hong Kong fair in the metropolis located on Victoria Harbour. The new...
Since EXPO 2015, the interior of Milan Cathedral radiates in new splendour thanks to efficient LED lighting tools from ERCO. But now the entire exterior lighting of the impressive...
The effective game of opposites: focused light in absolute darkness lets you forget space and time. A visit to the Feuerle Collection in Berlin is an unforgettable experience for...
Curved edges of light trace the aerodynamic body shape on azure-blue paint and the polish of chrome parts brilliantly sparkles. Can cars be art? A question that answers itself...
The recently inaugurated Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh presents itself as a veritable jewel of contemporary museum architecture. The interior of the monolithic brickwork construction designed by Studio...
Düsseldorf's Media Harbour is home to the open-plan offices of ingenhoven architects - illuminated with flexible track Optec spotlights. Sculptural facades, long quay walls and listed warehouses characterise the...
The newly opened Le Méridien offers travellers from all over the world a place to stay with impeccable service. An atmosphere of well-being is created with light from ERCO....
The headquarters of the Swiss property company SPG in Geneva gained a new "second skin" of light and vertical offset glass fins as part of an extensive refurbishment. During...
"Huis Marseille", Amsterdam's first museum for photography, has recently been updated by nine exhibition rooms. ERCO LED lighting tools create a visually constant framework between the old and new...
Following in-depth refurbishment, the gallery spaces of the Hamburger Kunsthalle shine in fresh colours and brilliant LED light from ERCO. Once again the outstanding quality of light of the...
A stroll along Circular Quay offers not only a view of the Sydney Opera House, it also leads you past palm trees. Bathed in ERCO light, these have an...
The new office construction of Faerber Architekten in Mainz, Germany demonstrates the extent to which good light contributes to a sophisticated, appealing and ergonomic work environment. Contemporary office lighting...
The contextual focus of the Archaeological Museum in Madrid is placed on Iberian art - such as the Lady of Elche. Precise accent lighting from ERCO lends the historical...
A recent lighting upgrade at the Grevenbroich parish church saw the pendant luminaires replaced by flexible ERCO spotlights on track. The results are convincing in terms of economy, technology...
When it comes to educational buildings, lighting planners face the challenge of lighting high-ceilinged, extensively used rooms cost-effectively. Energy-efficient, low maintenance ERCO LED lighting tools offer the perfect solution....
The Museum of the Cathedral in Florence, which recently reopened after a huge expansion project that doubled its dimensions, hosts the world’s greatest collection of sculptures of Florentine Middle...
A provider of lighting solutions from Singapore has moved to new office spaces. The intelligent lighting concept for the new headquarters is based on four luminaire families from ERCO....
An architect from Sydney and his team acquire a listed commercial building. The newly furnished rooms show in an exemplary fashion how a lighting solution for offices which is...
Nanjing in China is a traditional pilgrimage centre. A new temple complex has recently been opened at the location. The central hall with a priceless relic of the Buddha...
Differentiated lighting design facilitates in-store orientation and attracts the customer’s attention with eye-catching product displays: the new market store of FrischeParadies GmbH & Co. KG in Stuttgart showcases the...
The Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery in Milan is currently restructuring its rooms with a new approach to exhibitions involving a series of “Dialogues” between large paintings with related...
Germany’s most celebrated chef, Alfons Schuhbeck, offers a realm of gourmet experiences on Munich’s ‘Platzl’ (plaza). At the heart is his spice shop that replicates an Oriental bazaar, with...
The renowned Italian architect and designer Michele De Lucchi designed the new, multi-purpose pavilion of the UniCredit Bank together with Gruppo C14 lighting designers in the form of an...
How can brand values such as quality and innovation be communicated with light? How can an inviting, premium atmosphere in a prestigious showroom be created - and provide orientation...
Das traditionsreiche Hamburger Museum für Stadtgeschichte feiert die Brauereikultur in Norddeutschland mit einer Sonderausstellung. Den Ausstellungsmachern ist es gelungen, die vielfältigen Exponate zu diesem kulturhistorischen Thema überraschend, unterhaltsam und...
Amid familiar fast food giants at the Mall of Berlin is a small but stylish shop that sets itself apart with baskets of fruit and vegetables pointing to a...
Entrenched in history, the Grand Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan has been known to host notable guests such as Edward VIII and Charlie Chaplin. World-renowned Italian architect Marco...
The German Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum) is one of the largest museums of its type in Germany. ERCO recently upgraded the lighting to LED technology. The project demonstrates...
How can light be used effectively to accentuate the quality of fine food? Optimal colour rendering is a must, more so when light is used to maximise the appeal...
It is said that black swans are rare. This is no longer the case in Beijing, even though they are sweetmeats: the recently opened "Black Swan" patisserie offers bakery...
The Museu de Cultures del Món (Museum of World Cultures) in Barcelona presents outstanding works from around the world in medieval Catalan buildings. Architecture and art are set off...
Archimedes Exhibitions GmbH is a communications agency in Berlin specialising in the design and creation of exhibitions, brand spaces and interactive installations. Its recently expanded and modernised office facilities...
The new premises of the long-established Catalan graphic design specialist Gráficas Varias were styled by interior design firm, Metre Quadrat Studio. Contrasting materials and light create a visual experience...
Founded in 1997 as one of the world’s original concept stores on Rue Saint Honoré in Paris, Colette has since become an institution in the fashion and lifestyle landscape....
Antoine Bourdelle - along with Auguste Rodin - is one of the pioneers of 20th century monumental sculpture. The Musée Bourdelle in Paris has recently been given a lighting...
The offices at the newly built headquarters of Le Silla, where the Italian family company designs and develops its exclusive footwear, has been equipped with ERCO recessed luminaires. As...
The office furniture manufacturer Blaha in Austria is one of the foremost suppliers in its field. At its headquarters in Korneuburg, the company operates a showroom displaying furniture systems...
Established almost two decades ago, Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus in Berlin is now in the process of upgrading its in-store design experience. At the heart of its modernised concept is...
The Walker Tower in New York was converted from office space to a high-end apartment building. The detailed Art Deco façade and spires are illuminated precisely with ERCO Grasshopper...
ERCO lighting tools feature in one of the most dramatic museum projects this year: The lighting supplied by ERCO for the exhibition and outdoor areas of the new Fondazione...
The attractions at this year’s Venice Art Biennale include the recently completed Pavilion of Australia - the first new structure of a prestigious country pavilion to be built in...
The Ölmühle an der Havel is an oil factory that recently opened a new outlet in Berlin Kreuzberg. The salesrooms were designed with particular focus given to brand identity...
The Milan cathedral works organisation has been taking care of the completion and preservation of the cathedral for more than 600 years. Which makes all the more remarkable its...
One of the most prestigious lighting projects to be realised in Italy in recent years has been completed - the relighting of the ancient Imperial Forums in Rome premiered...
The Fränkische Galerie (Franconian Gallery) is housed in the Rosenberg fortress that dominates the historic district of Kronach. Its collection comprises some 200 masterpieces of painting and sculpture from...
Shopping malls are often carelessly designed complexes raised with focus primarily on cost savings. Fortunately there are some, however, which show that a construction project can also be implemented...
When the steam boiler factory on the Steinmüller site in Gummersbach closed, only “Halle 32” remained intact and is now used as an event centre with restaurant. The primary...
"The Soloist", an office building in the centre of Belfast designed by Norwegian architect Niels Torp, was opened in summer 2014. Designed as a bipartite structure, a full height...
With its second outlet in Berlin opened in early 2014, eyewear manufacturer MYKITA demonstrates commitment to the city that already houses its production and head office. The new shop...
The origins of the St Mary and Bartholomew Church in Harsefeld, Germany, date back to the first millennium. Previously refurbished in the 1960s, the interior of the neo-Gothic building...
Notable for its monumental 42 metre concrete façade, the former flak bunker, dating back to the Second World War, is now a characteristic feature of the urban image of...
After 15 years in changing locations, the C/O Berlin Gallery has finally found a permanent home - in the Amerika Haus, once a US cultural and information centre in...
Since December 2013, the paediatric practice of Doctor Uhlig & colleagues can be found in the premises of a former print shop in Hamburg’s Harvestehude district. The client’s main...
Lüdenscheid, December 2018. Light is the fourth dimension of architecture. And every form of architecture is unique. These statements summarise the philosophy of ERCO and simultaneously express the greatest...
Lüdenscheid, 13 March 2016. ERCO understands digital light as the fourth dimension of architecture. In other words, the luminaire is a lighting tool with a practical purpose, enabling the...
Lüdenscheid, 29 June 2015. Polymers are replacing metals in a new approach to upgrading the ERCO Tesis in-ground luminaire, now recognised with the “Metallersatz Award”. Innovative technology has provided...
Lüdenscheid, December 2014. After eight years of focused development work, the time has come. From 2015 ERCO will be the first traditional luminaire manufacturer worldwide with a redesigned range...
Lüdenscheid, 10. Juli 2014. Design spielt bei ERCO im Bereich der Produktentwicklung, aber auch in der Kommunikation eine tragende Rolle. Dass der Lüdenscheider Hersteller für Architekturbeleuchtung den Technologiewandel zur...
Lüdenscheid, 28. Februar 2014. Lichttechnik und Design bilden nicht erst seit der Umstellung auf LED-Technologie eine Einheit in der ERCO-Produktentwicklung. Das Designteam bei ERCO entwickelt seit jeher eine eigenständige,...
Lüdenscheid, February 2014. In 2014 ERCO is determined to provide inspiration for brilliant architectural lighting projects. The Light Factory will present more than 800 new lighting tools at the...
ERCO’s claim: Optimum solutions for architectural lighting Lüdenscheid, April 2012 - ERCO, specialist for lighting engineering hardware and software for architectural lighting, is one of the leading companies in the...
Efficient LED technology cuts energy consumption by 75% Lüdenscheid, May 2011 - Proven concept, around 75% less energy: Using its own innovative LED lighting tools, ERCO - the Light Factory,...
Core competence in optoelectronics: ERCO refines LEDs for architectural lighting Lüdenscheid, July 2010 - The breakthrough of LED technology currently being experienced in architectural lighting is probably the biggest change...
ERCO takes responsibility for the licensing and further-development of Otl Aicher’s pictogram system. Lüdenscheid, July 2010 - After 38 years, Otl Aicher’s pictogram system has become established as a design...
Lüdenscheid, January 2020: At ERCO from 8 to 13 March visitors from all over the world experience a new range of luminaires, which sets standards with its 28,000 product...
Lüdenscheid, April 2018. Light is the fourth dimension of architecture. Visitors from all over the world experienced innovative product and lighting solutions in spatial contexts on the newly designed...
Lüdenscheid, February 2018. Light is the fourth dimension of architecture. And every form of architecture is unique. Based on this philosophy, ERCO is designing a completely new and significantly...
Lüdenscheid, January 2017. Lighting concepts in a retail context intend to stir emotions using evocative light scenes to set off new fashion collections or vehicles, the latest book releases...
Lüdenscheid, March 2016. This year, Light + Building saw packed halls with more than 210,000 visitors from all over the world. The ERCO booth, designed around the “light digital”...
Lüdenscheid, March 2016. This year the ERCO booth at the Light + Building is entirely focussed on LED technology and its applications in architectural lighting. The latest generation of...
Paris, February 2016. The penetrating life-look that fixates visitors from the darkness of the wall-mount could almost be seen as irritating in its intensity, yet it is only upon...
London, September 2015. The penetrating life-look that fixates visitors from the darkness of the wall-mount could almost be seen as irritating in its intensity, yet it is only upon...
Lüdenscheid / Frankfurt a.M., April 2014. With over 210,000 visitors from all over the world, Light + Building lived up to its reputation once again as the leading trade...
Lüdenscheid, February 2014. As a specialist in LED lighting with highly developed expertise in optoelectronics, ERCO is synonymous with perfect light. But how can the importance of LED technology...
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