TRILUX in co-operation with London-based Billings Jackson Design created in Coriflex an LED light system that meets all the requirements of a modern lighting concept. Klaas Keur, product manager at TRILUX and Eoin Billings, co-founder of Billings Jackson Design, provide insights into the development process, and explain the special characteristics and advantages of this innovative luminaire. 

What exactly makes Coriflex so unique? Could you sum that up for us briefly?

K. Keur: With Coriflex we specifically developed in dialogue with our customers and partners a light concept that considers their diverse needs. The result is impressive: Our Coriflex stands for an intelligent, visually appealing, and, above all, flexible light solution. 

E. Billings: Exactly, because if a lighting solution is to meet current expectations then not only design and technology are important. What is used today as a factory building might be an office complex tomorrow. So an ideal lighting solution must be able to adapt to such changes. 

And you have achieved that with Coriflex?

K. Keur: Absolutely! Our luminaire can be put to a wide variety of uses. In factory buildings, shops, schools and offices. Our customers can choose from various versions the appearance and light colour they want. And opt for luminaire light currents between 3900 and 4400 lumen.

What role does LED technology play?

E. Billings: There would be no Coriflex without LED. It is the heart of the luminaire. But LED is much more than an energy-efficient alternative to conventional illuminants. You have to consider all of its attributes in order to exploit its full potential. As designers we know the market from both sides. We develop products with industrial partners, but we are directly involved in the object. That means we know the specifications and requirements exactly – and are aware of the immense potential this technology offers. 

It sounds as if Coriflex is a true all-round-talent ...

E. Billings: ... which proves its worth above all in use. For example, we have integrated the accessories needed in continuous light systems such as mounting rail, gear tray and reflector into the luminaire itself. This allows us to reduce assembly time by up to 50 percent.

K. Keur: Of course. After all, it is one of main arguments in favour of the Coriflex. We developed an intelligent concept to optimize the usual process chain in planning and installing a continuous light system. You might say we offer our customers an all-in-one solution, which can also be installed in a jiffy, which means a lot of time is saved.

And time is money, as they say! But you also create enormous ecological and economical advantages.

K. Keur: Yes, you are right! It means we not only save packaging material but also reduce transport costs and warehouse volumes. And in other ways Coriflex is extremely cost-effective: given that LEDs offer up to 123 lm/W and a long service life we have very high energy savings and a short amortisation period.

Did you have to lower your sights regarding the design language to realize all of this?

E. Billings: Not a bit. Admittedly, the product is very complex but it is very elegant – almost “quiet”, low-key in appearance. It blends seamlessly into the interior design setting. A continuous light system that caters perfectly to every project but without taking up too much space. The dream of every architect!

Do you believe the prime objective of light is to stage an object?

E. Billings: No, I would not put it like that. Light is not defined by the object. It is a part of it and complements the whole. When we develop a luminaire we always already have the application area or building in mind. Light is more the soul of the object.

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