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ARCHITECTURAL DIGITAL MONOGRAPH // AM60

APERTURE M-60

Compact high-output recessed downlight with darklight baffle

The definitive architectural downlight for high-ceiling circulation, lobbies, and hospitality spaces. A 60mm aperture delivers up to 2,800 delivered lumens with controlled 54° wide flood distribution and UGR < 10.

APERTUREØ 60 mm
VISUAL CUTOFF45° Shield
COLOR QUALITYCRI 98 (R9 94)
GLARE METRICUGR < 11.6
OPTICAL FLUX MATRIX // FWHM 54°3000K // CRI 98
I₅₀%I₁₀% FIELD54°IES LM-63 // FWHM 54° // WIDE
54° FLOOD

Delivering 5,200 cd center-beam peak candela

FINISH: MATTE CARBON BLACKMOUNTING: TRIMLESS PLASTER-IN
03 & 04 // OPTICAL ANATOMY & SPATIAL PHENOMENOLOGY

Engineered Light Emission Hierarchy.

Inspect the mechanical and optical layering inside APERTURE M-60. Every optical interface is calibrated to minimize Fresnel reflection loss and eliminate glare.

01 // PASSIVE THERMAL HEAT SINKAEROSPACE 6063-T6

CNC-turned aluminum body dissipating thermal load without fans, ensuring L90B10 > 100,000h diode life.

02 // SOLID-STATE COB EMITTERSDCM ≤ 1.5 // 3000K

Custom phosphor-converted LED array delivering 98 CRI with high R9 saturation (96) and strict sub-1.5 MacAdam ellipse.

03 // TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION (TIR) QUARTZFWHM 54°

Total Internal Reflection collimator focusing 92% of emitted photons into the primary cone without stray halo light.

04 // SPECULAR DARKLIGHT BAFFLE & HONEYCOMB55° CUTOFF

Secondary anti-glare cellular louver absorbing all off-axis photons to keep aperture appearance completely dark.

05 // ARCHITECTURAL APERTUREØ 65 mm

Perforated mud-in plaster bead allowing drywall compound flush feathering with zero visible metal collar.

SHIELDING & GLARE SUPPRESSION

Darklight Visual Comfort

APERTURE M-60 incorporates a physical 45° shielding angle. Observers seated or walking through the space experience zero direct line-of-sight exposure to the glowing LED chip, maintaining clean sightlines and eliminating eye-adaptation fatigue.

UGR CLASSIFICATIONUGR < 10 (Cutoff 45°)

Exceeds WELL Building Standard v2 Part L04 glare requirements.

05 // PHOTOMETRIC BEAM PHYSICS

Polar Candela Distribution.

Real-world laboratory goniophotometric curve measured per ANSI/IES LM-63. Interactive angle inspection proves zero stray candlepower beyond the 45° visual shield.

POLAR CURVE: C0/C180 PLANE5,200 CD PEAK
13002600390052000°30°60°90°120°150°180°5200 cd
THROW DISTANCE (H)BEAM CONE ØCENTER LUX
2.5 metersØ 2.55 m832 lx
3.0 metersØ 3.06 m578 lx
4.0 metersØ 4.08 m325 lx
5.0 metersØ 5.10 m208 lx

Values calculated according to the Inverse Square Law: \(E = I / d^2\). Delivered illumination reflects clean architectural surface values before secondary room inter-reflectance.

06 // ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION

Spatial Applications.

Where APERTURE M-60 excels across building typologies, ceiling assemblies, and acoustic details.

01 // APPLICATION

Hospitality Lobbies

Engineered to meet specific illuminance and glare budgets without visual distraction.

02 // APPLICATION

Atriums

Engineered to meet specific illuminance and glare budgets without visual distraction.

03 // APPLICATION

High-Ceiling Residences

Engineered to meet specific illuminance and glare budgets without visual distraction.

04 // APPLICATION

Retail Showrooms

Engineered to meet specific illuminance and glare budgets without visual distraction.

07 // ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

Technical Performance Matrix.

LUMEN RANGE1400 - 2800 lm
SYSTEM EFFICACY110 lm/W
COLOR FIDELITYRf 98 / Rg 102
COLOR CONSISTENCY< 1.5 SDCM
INGRESS / IMPACTIP65 / IK06
WARRANTY10 Years Factory
COMPLIANCE LEDGER:ENEC 05 · CE · UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 · DarkSky International · RoHS / REACH
IEEE 1789 PstLM < 0.05·L90B10 > 50,000h @ Ta 25°C·Engineered in Zürich, Switzerland
08 & 09 // DYNAMIC INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATOR

Configure Architectural Specification.

Select optical, thermal, and mechanical options to generate a validated specification code in real time.

03 // DELIVERED LUMENS2200 lm (20W)
RESOLVED ORDER CODE100% VALIDATED
PHS-AM60-TL-2200L-9830-B54-DALI-BK
Beam Spread:54° Cone
Lumen Output:2200 lm (20W)
CCT / Color:3000K / CRI 98
Finish Selected:Matte Carbon Black
Mounting / Protocol:Trimless Plaster-in / DALI-2
Peak Center-Beam:5,200 cd
Download Configured Cut-Sheet (PDF)
10 // TECHNICAL ASSETS & CAD ARCHIVES

Frictionless Engineering Downloads.

Direct access to BIM families, 2D detail blocks, and full photometric datasets without lead capture forms.

11 // VERIFIED IN ARCHITECTURE

Projects Utilizing APERTURE M-60.

residentialKyoto, Japan

Ukiyo Sanctuary Pavilion

An exploration of shadow, charred cedar (yakisugi), and raked gravel. Light is treated as a fleeting tactile material, grazing vertical timber grain and floating above tatami mat planes.

Architect: Kengo Kuma & AssociatesView Case Study
workplaceMilan, Italy

Torre del Silenzio Executive Chamber

Monolithic bush-hammered basalt walls contrasted with brushed brass millwork. The lighting system provides 500 lux on meeting surfaces with zero direct glare toward the floor-to-ceiling glass alpine vista.

Architect: Studio Chipperfield MilanView Case Study
12 // COMPLEMENTARY OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Related Systems.

Luminaires engineered with matching color binnings (SDCM ≤ 1.5) and complementary optical distributions.

13 // ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO SAMPLE SERVICE

Request a 1:1 Scale Evaluation Sample.

Test APERTURE M-60 directly against your project stone, plaster, or timber samples. Shipped within 48 hours to registered architectural studios.

Order Studio Sample Box
AM60 • UGR < 11.6PHS-AM60-TL-2200L-9830-B54-DALI-BK