Soft felt surfaces introduce depth and deimension, replacing flat, institutional tiles with warmer, more natural finishes or expressive, design-forward ceilings. These thermoformed, sound-absorbing felt panels are available in four standard colors and over 20 custom options, bringing refind color expression to interiors whle reducing echo and reverberation. At the same time, it delivers high-efficacy, glare-controlled lighting for superior visual comfort. Additionally, the eco-friendly felt is made from at least 50 percent recycled plastic bottles, supporting LEED, WELL, and ESG goals without sacrificing aesthetics, and the reduced weight - sevent pounds versus 10 pounds - complements sustainability efforts.
Tacet is well-suited for modern workspaces - offices, classrooms, hospitality, wellness, and collaborative environments - where acoustics and visual identity matter. The familiar troffer form factor makes things easy for designers while offering a dramatic upgrade in performance and appearance. Traditional suspended ceiling grids are often associated with flat, repetitive, and institutional appearances. Tacit distrupts this convention by introducing depth, softness, and visual interest. This transformation is achieved without sacrificing practicality. Tacit is engineered to fit seamlessly within standard T-bar ceiling systems, meaning it can be specified in both new construction and retrofit applications without requiring structural modifications.
At its core, Tacet addresses two persistent challenges in commercial environments: uninspiring ceiling aesthetics and poor acoustics performance. By introducing dimensional form, color, and texture into standard grid systems, it elevates the ceiling plane into an active design element. At the same time, its integrated acoustic panels reduce echo and reverberation, contributing to improved speech clarity and overall spatial comfort.
AT 3500K, the fixture delivers a range of lumen outputs from 1500 to 6000 lumens with efficacy reaching up to 141 lumens per watt. This performance ensures energy-efficient operation while providing sufficient brightness for a variety of tasks. The spotless acrylic lens maintains consistent ligth distribution and reduces glare, supporting comfortable visual conditions.
Durability is achieved through the use of commercial-grade materials, including die-formed cold-rolled steel housings and galvanized steel mounting components. The acoustic panel is made from thermoformed PET felt, combining structural integrity with sound-absorbing capabilty. This construction ensures long-term reliability in demanding environments.
The Design Process
Axis Lighting collaborates directly with stakeholders, including architects, specifiers, and designers, to transform architectural ceiling plans into tailored lighting solutions. Their design process relies on custom spatial layouts, pattern building, and comprensive technical support.
Product designs forcus on mechanical advancements like die-cast joiners, integral modular wiring, and patented mounting details for seamless, continuous rows of light and clean drywall.
Sustainability
Axis Lighting integrates sustainability into its architectural and commercial fixtures by utilizing recycled materials, eliminating hazardous chemicals, and improving energy efficiency. Their consious approach to engineering includes several specific environmental features:
Material Health: luminaires are completely Red-List-Free, making them ideal for Living Building Challenge projects;
VOC-Free Finishes: products feature volatile organic compound-free powder coat finishes to ensure better indoor air quality;
Recycled Content: Axis incorporates high levels of recycled steel, aluminum, and PET plastics into their fixture housing and components;
Enviro-Wire Technology: fixtures utilize cradle-to-cradle Silver Certified wiring that is 100% PVC-free and haolgen-free;
Energy Efficient: advanced optical systems requre fewer luminaires per room and offer highly controlled energy savings;
Waste Reduction: Axis relies on a robust recycling and zero-waste policy for raw materials at production facilties.
Awards
Tacet was launched in spring 2026 and has not won any awards yet.