Lighting Infrastructure with Architectural Precision
Elevating Public Space through the Language of Light

Light Shapes the Way We Move and Belong

In a rapidly urbanising world, infrastructure is more than function — it’s experience. At ERCO, we develop light as a design tool that empowers architects, lighting designers, and engineers to create safer, more intuitive, and more meaningful public environments.

Whether it’s a city square, civic building, cultural landmark, or transport interchange, ERCO delivers architectural lighting tools tailored for the most demanding infrastructure projects.

Project Credit: Green Wall 140 George Street, Sydney. Photography: Jackie Chan.

Our Approach: Light as a Tool for Sustainable Architecture

At the heart of our mission is a belief in lighting that is precise, responsible, and purpose-driven:

● Greenology

We embed sustainability in every aspect of product development. From durable materials to energy-optimised optics and intelligent control systems, ERCO luminaires are built for a circular economy — with a reduced environmental footprint and lifecycle carbon impact. Read more.

● Light for Perception

We develop tools that enable designers to shape space through vertical illuminance, contrast, and visual hierarchy. Our lighting strategies are rooted in architectural thinking, enhancing wayfinding, safety, and identity in public spaces.

● Human Centric Lighting (HCL)

Public infrastructure serves people. Our lighting concepts support circadian-friendly, biologically effective illumination — from bright, glare-free platforms to calming, low-glare environments in libraries, hospitals, or civic spaces. Read more.

● Digital Precision

From narrow beams that guide movement to wallwashers that breathe life into facades, our lens-based optics offer unparalleled control. Tunable white, smart controls, and IoT integration ensure future-ready adaptability in evolving public spaces.

Project Credit: Town gate and Hinsetunnel, Karlshamn. Photography: Patrik Gunnar Helin

Trusted in Iconic Infrastructure Projects Worldwide

● Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham

● New York Public Library – Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York

● Carrasco Airport, Uruguay

● Sydney Metro, Sydney

and many more.

Your Partners in Public Lighting Excellence

We work collaboratively with:

Architects specifying human-scale infrastructure

Lighting designers crafting meaningful experiences with light

M&E consultants delivering performance, integration, and energy targets

Public authorities and developers creating future-ready environments

From urban mobility networks and transport interchanges to cultural assets and civic squares, ERCO’s lighting tools are designed to meet both the technical rigor and design ambition of infrastructure projects.

Let’s Illuminate the Public Realm — Responsibly

Whether you’re lighting a train station, regenerating a waterfront, or illuminating a city’s civic heart — we’re here to help.

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