Discover how this luminaire offers multiple configuration options to illuminate any space with efficiency and style.
Modern architectural lighting has evolved to become a key tool in spatial design. It's not just about visual appeal, but also about creating atmospheres, highlighting volumes, and offering functionality with aesthetic appeal. Within this trend, one of the most versatile and widely used resources is downlights.
What is a downlight and what is it used for?
A downlight is a recessed luminaire, typically installed in ceilings, that projects light downwards. They are perfect for providing general, ambient, or accent lighting in residential, commercial, and contract projects. Thanks to their discreet integration into the space, they offer a clean and minimalist aesthetic without losing luminous efficiency.
Common applications of downlights
Private homes: kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and living rooms.
Retail and commercial spaces: to highlight products or generate routes.
Hotels and hospitality: warm and comfortable ambient lighting.
Offices: homogeneous light that promotes productivity without glare.
Museums and galleries: focus on works and architectural details.
Types of downlights: fixed vs. adjustable
Fixed downlight
This type of luminaire projects light at a single vertical angle.
Advantages:
Simpler and more economical design.
Ideal for general lighting.
Low maintenance and easy installation.
Limitations:
It does not allow light to be redirected.
Less flexibility if space needs change.
Adjustable and rotating downlight
This model allows you to adjust the direction of the light beam, and even rotate on its axis.
Advantages:
Ideal for accent lighting or changes in furniture layout.
Total flexibility to adapt to the design of the space.
Possibility of generating dynamic or scenographic effects.
Limitations:
May require more care in installation.
Slightly higher cost compared to fixed versions.
Optics and focal angles: precision in light
Downlights differ not only in their structure, but also in the optics they use and the angle at which the light beam opens.
Optics available
Metallic reflectors: high efficiency and brightness.
TIR lenses: better beam control and more precise distribution.
Anti-glare optics (low UGR): ideal for work spaces or visual comfort.
Opening angles
15º → Closed beam. Perfect for highlighting a specific object or area.
24º → Accent lighting with greater coverage.
36º → More opening, ideal for homogeneous ambient light.
Choosing the right angle will depend on the function of each space and the desired effect.
BRUNO
As we've seen, each project requires different types of downlights: fixed for general lighting, adjustable to highlight specific elements, varied optics and angles to control the light beam, and finishes that blend with the design.
BRUNO covers all these options in a single product. It's available in fixed and tilt versions, with frameless options for a minimalist finish. You can choose between beam angles of 15°, 24°, and 36°, as well as three LED color temperatures (2700K, 3000K and 4000K), ensuring the perfect atmosphere for any space. It also offers an elegant range of finishes: silver, gold, copper, matte white and matte black.
With a high output of 15W, luminous flux of up to 1576 lumens and a CRI above 90 for vibrant, natural colors, BRUNO gives you the versatility, performance and design you need for any architectural application, without compromising quality or aesthetics.
