Architectural Facade Contour Lighting

Project Background

Architectural facades often rely on clean horizontal and vertical lines to define the identity of a building. At night, integrated linear lighting can enhance these architectural features, adding depth and visual definition without allowing the lighting equipment to dominate the facade.

For this project in Bolivia, the lighting concept required continuous warm-white illumination following the geometry of the building. With approximately 700 meters of linear lighting, the solution needed to combine a clean architectural appearance with a practical and reliable lighting system.

To achieve this, Thinkmax combined the CR1616 aluminum profile with an AC230V COB LED strip, creating an integrated linear lighting solution designed to follow the building’s horizontal and vertical contours.

The Challenge

The project called for a lighting system that could create long, continuous lines of light while remaining visually discreet within the architectural design.

The key requirements included:

Continuous illumination along the building’s contours

A clean, uniform COB lighting appearance

A slim lighting solution that could be integrated into the facade

Consistent visual quality across approximately 700 m

Protection and finishing suitable for an architectural installation

Flexible color temperature options for the desired architectural atmosphere

Practical installation using coordinated profile and LED strip accessories

For a large-scale facade project, the aluminum profile alone is not enough. The LED strip, diffuser, mounting components and connection accessories need to work together as one integrated system.

Our Solution

Thinkmax proposed a combined CR1616 aluminum profile + AC230V COB LED strip solution.

The CR1616 is a slim surface-mount aluminum profile designed to house and integrate the linear light source into the architectural detail. Its aluminum construction provides a structured mounting channel, while the PC / PMMA diffuser helps create a clean luminous line and reduces the visual impact of the LED source.

Inside the profile, the project uses the HVF-COBW148-SE-230 AC230V COB LED strip, an 8 mm wide high-voltage COB LED strip designed for continuous linear lighting applications.

The COB LED strip uses 296 LEDs per meter and a 12 W/m power rating, providing a dense LED arrangement for a visually continuous lighting effect. The strip is available in 3000K, 4000K and 6500K, allowing the lighting specification to be selected according to the architectural design requirements.

For the warm-white facade lighting concept in this project, 3000K provides the warm architectural appearance specified for the building contours.

CR1616 + COB LED Strip: A Complete Linear Lighting System

The combination of the profile and LED strip provides more than simply a mounting solution.

CR1616 Aluminum Profile

The CR1616 profile provides the physical structure for the linear lighting system.

• AL6063-T5 aluminum extrusion
• Surface-mount design
• 8 mm lighting source width
• PC / PMMA diffuser cover
• Silver, black and white finish options
• Matching end caps and mounting clips
• Standard lengths up to 3 m

The profile allows the linear light source to be integrated into the architectural detail rather than appearing as a separate fixture.

AC230V COB LED Strip

The HVF-COBW148-SE-230 provides the actual illumination within the profile.

• AC230V input
• COB LED technology
• 12 W/m
• 296 LEDs/m
• 8 mm strip width
• IP66
• CRI / Ra ≥80
• 70 lm/W at 3000K
• 3000K / 4000K / 6500K options
• 50 m per roll

The COB structure provides a dense light-emitting surface, supporting the continuous luminous-line effect required for architectural contour lighting.

Key Benefits

（1）Continuous Linear Appearance

The combination of COB LED technology and a diffuser-based profile creates a clean and visually continuous line of light.

（2）Slim Integrated Design

The 8 mm lighting source works with the slim CR1616 profile to support discreet architectural integration.

（3）AC230V Linear Lighting

The AC230V COB LED strip provides a high-voltage linear lighting option for large-scale applications.

（4）Flexible Color Temperature

3000K, 4000K and 6500K options allow the lighting atmosphere to be selected according to the project design.

（5）IP66 LED Strip

The selected LED strip is specified with IP66 protection, providing a suitable configuration for the project’s linear lighting requirements.

（6）Coordinated Profile System

The aluminum profile, diffuser, end caps and mounting clips work together as a complete linear lighting solution.

（7）Large-Scale Application

With approximately 700 m of lighting, the solution demonstrates its suitability for extensive architectural contour lighting applications

Project Result

The integrated CR1616 + AC230V COB LED strip solution creates clean and continuous lines of warm-white light along the building’s architectural contours.

The approximately 700 m installation demonstrates how an aluminum LED profile and high-voltage COB LED strip can be combined into a practical architectural lighting system for large-scale facade applications.

The lighting emphasizes the building’s horizontal and vertical geometry while maintaining a refined and discreet appearance.

Instead of treating lighting as an additional element attached to the building, the project integrates light directly into the architectural composition.

Why Choose the Thinkmax Profile + LED Strip Solution?

A successful architectural linear lighting project depends on more than the LED source alone.

Thinkmax combines the LED strip, aluminum profile, diffuser and accessories into a coordinated system, helping designers and contractors achieve both the desired lighting effect and a clean architectural finish.

The solution offers:

• AL6063-T5 aluminum profile
• COB LED strip technology
• AC230V linear lighting option
• 8 mm lighting source / strip width
• PC / PMMA diffuser options
• IP66 LED strip configuration
• Multiple color temperature options
• Multiple profile finishes
• Matching end caps and mounting accessories
• Standard stock lengths
• Customization according to project requirements