Lodes expands its design horizons with the launch of its first outdoor lighting collection: Lodes OUTDOOR. This innovative project redefines outdoor lighting through high-performance decorative luminaires that integrate seamlessly into residential and hospitality environments, creating a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
“Our approach to outdoor lighting is innovative and unconventional, offering solutions that are both functional and decorative.” – Lodes Managing Director Massimiliano Tosetto
Design without boundaries: Beyond conventional outdoor lighting
Lodes OUTDOOR stands out for its versatility and ability to adapt to a variety of settings, from terraces and pergolas to gardens, shading systems, and architectural elements such as living walls. Whether in residential or hospitality environments, Lodes solutions enhance outdoor spaces, complementing both the natural landscape and architectural surroundings.
Lodes’ entry into the outdoor lighting sector is guided by a clear ambition: not to follow existing standards, but to rethink them.
This inaugural collection addresses key requirements in exterior lighting design, laying the foundation for continuous evolution, with future additions expanding the range over time.
The Lodes OUTDOOR experience
Outdoor lighting is not just about functionality – it is about atmosphere and experience. The Lodes OUTDOOR collection celebrates the evocative power of light in open spaces, combining aesthetics, technology, and a strong decorative identity. Each luminaire is designed to engage with its surroundings, creating inviting and personalized outdoor environments.
The core principles of the collection:
Aesthetic sensibility – Each design is conceived to harmonize with its environment, offering a subtle yet distinctive presence. Unlike purely functional outdoor lighting such as bollards or floodlights, Lodes prioritises decorative expression, refining the visual language of outdoor luminaires.
Through bold design choices and a compelling narrative, Lodes goes beyond illumination, shaping products that add character to a space.
Across the collection, each piece establishes a relationship with its setting, blending effortlessly with its surroundings. Details – such as the raised bezel of the Spotlight designed by Patrick Norguet – are carefully considered to enhance each fixture without overpowering the space.
Functionality and innovation – Each element is crafted with careful attention to detail and advanced technological expertise. Functionality is key; these products merge cutting-edge technology with high-performance features, aligning with the highest industry standards. The company’s deep knowledge of materials and performance ensures the durability and reliability of the products, honed through years of experience in the indoor lighting sector.
Architectural lighting elements – Lodes OUTDOOR luminaires are conceived as architectural elements of light, featuring clean, timeless designs and a carefully curated color palette that allows for cohesive combinations. Individually, each piece addresses specific lighting requirements while enhancing the spatial experience. Used together, they create layered lighting compositions, supported by a unified color scheme that extends across the entire Lodes portfolio. The outdoor palette includes natural hues, from soft neutrals to deep green and warm natural brown, enabling seamless integration with the Lodes CMF system.
High-performance materials – The collection is the result of extensive material research, ensuring resilience against outdoor conditions while delivering cutting-edge lighting solutions. All products are engineered for long-term reliability across diverse environmental conditions, offering a range of high IP-rated solutions. Additionally, IK ratings – which measure impact resistance – exceed standard market requirements, ensuring exceptional robustness.
Durability over time – With sustainability in mind, Lodes designs its outdoor lighting for durability and responsible lifecycle management. Fixtures incorporate modular and replaceable components, facilitating end-of-life recycling and repair for extended use. This approach allows multiple configurations to be created from a limited number of elements, offering flexibility for diverse project needs.
Visual comfort – A selection of luminaires is optimized for glare control, with internal and external accessories designed to minimize lateral light spill while maintaining high luminous efficacy. The optical system is engineered to shield the light source from direct view, ensuring enhanced visual comfort without compromising efficiency or performance.
A collective of international designers
The first Lodes OUTDOOR collection is the result of collaborations with acclaimed designers Patrick Norguet and estudi{H}ac., alongside Lodes’ in-house design team. Key pieces include:
FOCUS: A projector inspired by photography, featuring lines and details reminiscent of camera optics and lenses.
KINNO: A bollard with a mushroom-like silhouette, blending seamlessly into natural landscapes.
CHELSIE: A sleek floor washer that creates refined light effects; also available as a compact steplight.
REED: A lighting solution inspired by reeds, designed to be planted directly into the ground either individually or in rhythmic arrangements.
STITCH: A lantern featuring a distinctive woven pattern, combining metal and outdoor fabric for a bold decorative statement.
With this collection, Lodes embarks on a new chapter, bringing its design philosophy to the outdoor lighting sector. These luminaires are crafted to enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces while prioritizing user well-being. With high-quality light, precision projection, and customization options, the collection delivers energy-efficient performance without compromising on style.
For more information, visit www.lodes.com.
About Lodes: Lodes designs and produces lighting solutions that embellish both indoor and outdoor spaces with a distinctive decorative touch. Established in 1950 from the founder’s genuine passion for glass, the company has embarked on an evolutionary journey spanning three generations. From a profound appreciation for illumination to contemporary designs that merge aesthetics with technological innovation, Lodes has always fostered enduring relationships, be it with partners, collaborators, or the profound connection between individuals, light fixtures, and the environments they adorn. Today, Lodes serves as a nexus where creativity and technical prowess converge, yielding lighting solutions that are increasingly versatile and modular. This journey is propelled by ongoing research, aimed at crafting lighting and decorative narratives that consistently captivate. In 2024, Lodes experienced further growth in revenue, reinforcing its positive trajectory from previous years. This success is due in part to the brand’s strengthened presence in the DACH region, France, North America, and Asia.