2026

Design Awards Gold Winner - Luminii, LLC.

Nova: Next-generation Compact Motorized Downlight

Entrant

Luminii, LLC.

Category

Lighting Systems - Downlights

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

Nova from RCL by Luminii is a compact, motorized recessed downlight designed for projects where precision, flexibility, and a clean ceiling are essential. It represents the next step in RCL’s motorized lighting technology, delivering the ability to remotely adjust and fine-tune light while maintaining a discreet architectural presence.

At its core, Nova is about control. The fixture allows lighting designers to aim and adjust the light beam remotely, eliminating the need for ladders, lifts, or manual repositioning. In environments where lighting needs to change frequently—such as galleries, retail spaces, hospitality environments, and luxury residences—this capability gives designers and operators the flexibility to refine lighting scenes quickly and accurately.

What makes Nova particularly compelling is its size. With a four-inch cut-out, it is the smallest motorized downlight in the RCL by Luminii portfolio. Despite its compact footprint, Nova still delivers the performance designers expect from specification-grade architectural lighting. The smaller aperture allows it to integrate seamlessly into the ceiling plane, minimizing visual disruption while still providing powerful, controllable illumination.

Inside the fixture is a sophisticated system of precision motors, advanced optics, and wireless control technology. Nova allows for smooth rotation and tilt adjustments, enabling lighting designers to dial in exactly where the light lands. Once programmed, positions can be saved and recalled, ensuring consistent lighting effects over time. This repeatability is especially valuable in spaces where displays or focal points change regularly.

Optically, Nova offers a variety of beam angles, including very narrow beams suited for accent lighting and pin-spotting. This level of precision allows designers to highlight architectural details, artwork, merchandise, or key focal points with clarity and intention. Additional accessories and beam-shaping options provide even greater flexibility in how the light is delivered.

Ultimately, Nova reflects Luminii’s commitment to pushing architectural lighting forward. By combining compact design, advanced control, and precision optics, it gives designers the tools to create highly refined lighting experiences while maintaining the clean, minimal ceilings that today’s architecture demands.

Credits

Product Designer, Precision Lighting & RCL
Alex Lee
Design Director, Precision Lighting & RCL
Peter McClelland
Product Designer, Precision Lighting & RCL
George Ridley
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