July 29, 2025
Extant Architectural Lighting Unveils Enhanced Louvered Optics for the Laguna Series
Minimalist Design Meets Maximum Visual Comfort
Huntington Beach, CA – Extant Architectural Lighting is proud to announce the release of its newly enhanced Laguna Series, now available with advanced Louvered Optics, a next-generation louver-based optical platform designed to elevate visual comfort, reduce glare, and support modern architectural intent.
Known for its refined minimalist design and high-performance output, the Laguna Series includes multiple mounting styles: Recessed LoPro, Suspended Direct, Suspended Direct/Indirect, and Surface Mount. Making it an ideal lighting solution for contemporary commercial and architectural spaces.
Introducing Enhanced Louvered Optics: Precision + Comfort
The new optics feature a louvered design that delivers controlled light distribution while enhancing occupant well-being. Built to meet and exceed WELL Building standards for glare management, the system incorporates 90+ CRI high-efficiency LED chips and supports Tunable White technology.
Key Benefits:
- Exceptional glare control with low UGR ratings for reduced eye strain
- Innovative louver geometry for both performance and architectural elegance
- Broad optical flexibility, allowing tailored lighting solutions for diverse applications
- Seamless compatibility across the entire Laguna Series product line
Two Optical Platforms, One Unified Vision
Point Source Louver (PSL):
Deep louvers for an “extra quiet” ceiling appearance and tightly controlled light distribution.
Available Options:
- PSL16 - 16°
- PSL35 - 35°
- PSL50 - 50°
- PSL80 - 80°
- PSLWW - Wall Wash
Micro Optic Louver (MOL):
A shallower profile offers an “illuminated quiet” effect with enhanced visual softness.
Available Option:
- MOL60 - 60°
A Step Forward in Human-Centric Design
“Our goal with the enhanced PSL and MOL Optics was to bring a new level of performance and visual comfort to the Laguna Series,” said Erik Smith, CRO & Co-Founder at Extant Architectural Lighting. “By integrating advanced louvers with high-efficiency LEDs, we’ve created an optical system that not only looks elegant but measurably supports occupant well-being.”
About Extant Architectural Lighting
Based in Huntington Beach, California, Extant Architectural Lighting designs and crafts bold architectural lighting solutions along the California coast with equal parts precision and imagination. We believe in doing things differently, daring to dive deeper to pursue better, brighter outcomes. Unbound by convention and driven by curiosity, we don’t just follow trends; we define what’s next. Proudly Made in America and committed to sustainability, Extant creates lighting that elevates space, experience, and design with style, intention, and a forward-thinking mindset.
For product specifications, training, or to request a sample, please contact:
info@extantlighting.com | (714) 362-8099 | ExtantLighting.com
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