Prize(s) Winners in Pendant Lighting
Lighting Design/Product Company Luxxbox
Lead Designers Jason Bird
Photo Credits Courtesy of Luxxbox
Completion Date May 15, 2025
Entry DescriptionKurtain Line reimagines the linear luminaire combining the soft, sculptural form of the award-winning Kurtain acoustic pendant with the powerful and precise illumination of the Linea lighting system. Crafted from eco-friendly, biodegradable wool, Kurtain Line delivers exceptional acoustic performance and advanced lighting capabilities—making it a truly versatile and high-performing acoustic lighting solution for any space. It is specifically designed for open-plan workspaces, collaborative zones, hospitality venues, and other large-scale commercial interiors where acoustic management and layered lighting schemes are essential for creating productive and comfortable environments.
Available in multiple lengths and a rich palette of 77 wool colors, Kurtain Line offers exceptional noise absorption and design flexibility. This high-performing fixture features class-leading dimmable LED light sources with options for direct and/or indirect wash, multiple shielding configurations, and an ultra-low UGR <5 on direct louvered output for optimal visual comfort. Additional features include IES and LDT photometric files for lighting analysis, as well as height-adjustable 9' / 2740mm suspension, and black woven power cables for a clean, refined installation.
Sustainability ApproachKurtain Line is a sustainable acoustic lighting solution featuring a shade crafted from 100% Camira Blazer wool. This wool is organic, fully compostable, a LEED Credit Contributor, Indoor Advantage™ 'Gold' certified, EU Ecolabel certified, GIGA rated, biodegradable, and free from PFAS, Prop 65, and AB 2998. The wool’s Environmental Product Declaration underscores its rapid renewability, non-metallic dyestuffs, and green credentials. Kurtain Line is one of the few lighting fixtures in the industry that can boast a completely compostable shade combined with such high environmental sustainability. Additionally, the fixture features a dimmable edge-lit LED with an efficient 50,000-hour lifespan, setting a new standard in sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and acoustically superior design.