Cyclone Lighting Wins Two GOOD DESIGN® Awards
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Lupa and Valenza luminaires both recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
Montreal, QC, January 26, 2026 - Cyclone Lighting (www.cyclonelighting.com), an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor luminaires, is pleased to announce its Lupa and Valenza luminaires have each won a GOOD DESIGN® Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
GOOD DESIGN was founded by Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, and Ray Eames in 1950 and remains the oldest and most recognized program for design excellence worldwide. The Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program, emphasizing design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace. The 75th edition of the competition featured over 1,100 product designs and graphics from over 55 countries. Lupa and Valenza were both recognized in the Lighting category.
Lupa features a disk shape, no visible hardware, and a seamlessly integrated arm, bringing a contemporary feel and refined look to public spaces. Lupa was intentionally designed with lower pole heights to foster a sense of security. Yet, its light engine produces a gentler, more comfortable gradient for a softer look and glare-free environment. Lupa’s light engine also features the latest ink technology in its diffuser to deliver broader, more even light distribution.
Valenza’s straight geometric lines are offset and softened by organically inspired rounded edges. Seen from the side, its slender, subtle silhouette virtually disappears, belying the quality and strength of its illumination. Viewed head-on, the assertive V shape makes a strong impression, with a look that modernizes urban settings. The luminaire’s light engine, known for its superior performance and durability, is equipped with fully sealed, optically engineered, injection-molded acrylic lenses with an IP66 rating for superior performance and durability.
All award-winning products are published in the GOOD DESIGN Yearbook for 2025-2026. Winners will also be celebrated in April at the 2025 GOOD DESIGN Show in Athens, Greece.
More information about Lupa is available here and Valenza is here.
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About Cyclone
Cyclone Lighting, a brand within the Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) portfolio, was founded in 1999 and designs, develops, and manufactures outdoor luminaires and accessories in its production facility located north of Montreal. From its inception, Cyclone has followed a philosophy that excels in quality, performance, and durability. Cyclone Lighting continues in this direction by providing superior quality luminaires and decorative outdoor accessories and focusing on key product strengths: photometric performance, tool-free maintenance, and a broad range of luminaire styles. For more information, please visit cyclonelighting.com
About Acuity Inc.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com