DuoCore: Compact Recessed LED Lighting for Architectural Details
DuoCore by Maxtar Lighting is a compact recessed LED fixture designed for both in-ground and in-wall installations. Combining a clean minimalist appearance with durable outdoor construction, DuoCore provides precise accent illumination for pathways, façades, steps, walls, and architectural features in residential and commercial environments.
Designed for projects where the lighting effect should stand out without making the fixture itself the visual focus, DuoCore integrates discreetly into architectural surfaces. Its stainless-steel trim and robust housing provide the durability required for outdoor applications, including walk-over installations.
One Fixture for In-Ground and In-Wall Applications
One of the key advantages of DuoCore is its installation versatility. The fixture can be incorporated into both ground surfaces and walls, allowing designers to maintain a consistent lighting language throughout a project.
Installed in the ground, DuoCore can provide accent illumination along pathways, architectural surfaces, landscape elements, and building façades. When recessed into walls, it can be used around steps, circulation areas, architectural details, and other locations where subtle integrated lighting is preferred.
This versatility makes DuoCore particularly useful for architects, landscape designers, contractors, and builders looking for a compact fixture that can serve multiple applications within the same project.
Precise Illumination with Multiple Beam Angles
Different architectural features require different lighting distributions. DuoCore is available with 10°, 15°, 21°, 36°, and 60° beam angles, providing substantial flexibility when designing an outdoor lighting scheme.
Narrow beam options can create concentrated accent effects for columns, architectural details, or selected landscape elements. Wider beam angles can provide broader illumination for walls, pathways, steps, and surrounding surfaces.
This range allows lighting professionals to select the appropriate distribution based on the distance, surface, and visual effect required rather than relying on a single beam pattern for every application.
Efficient Low-Voltage LED Performance
DuoCore operates at only 2W while delivering 200 lumens, providing efficient illumination in a compact architectural fixture.
The fixture operates on 12V or 24V DC, making it suitable for professional low-voltage landscape and architectural lighting systems. Low-voltage operation is especially practical for outdoor lighting projects where multiple fixtures may be integrated throughout pathways, walls, landscapes, and other exterior areas.
With a rated lifespan of 50,000 hours, DuoCore is designed to provide long-term performance while helping minimize maintenance and replacement requirements.
Multiple Colour Temperatures
DuoCore is available in 2700K, 3000K, and 4000K, allowing designers to coordinate the fixture with the overall lighting environment.
A warmer 2700K can create an intimate atmosphere around residential landscapes and hospitality environments, while 3000K provides a warm architectural appearance suitable for many contemporary exterior projects. The 4000K option offers a cleaner, more neutral appearance for applications where greater visual definition is preferred.
The ability to select the appropriate colour temperature helps DuoCore complement architectural materials, landscaping, surrounding fixtures, and the intended nighttime atmosphere.
Flexible Dimming Options
Lighting control provides another level of flexibility when creating architectural environments. DuoCore supports DALI, 0–10V, and Triac dimming options, with Triac available for 24V DC configurations.
These options allow the fixture to integrate into different lighting-control strategies and enable designers to adjust illumination levels according to project requirements.
Dimming can also help balance accent lighting with surrounding ambient illumination, preventing architectural features from appearing excessively bright while maintaining the desired visual effect.
IP67 Protection for Outdoor Applications
Outdoor recessed fixtures require dependable protection against environmental exposure. DuoCore features an IP67 rating, making it suitable for demanding exterior installations where resistance to dust and water is essential.
Its durable stainless-steel trim and robust housing further support long-term performance in outdoor environments. The fixture is also designed for walk-over applications, expanding its usefulness for pathways and other pedestrian-oriented areas.
Key Features
- Compact recessed LED fixture
- In-ground and in-wall installation
- 2W LED power
- 200-lumen output
- 12V / 24V DC operation
- 2700K / 3000K / 4000K options
- 10° / 15° / 21° / 36° / 60° beam angles
- DALI / 0–10V / Triac dimming options
- IP67 protection
- Durable stainless-steel trim
- Robust housing for walk-over applications
- 50,000-hour rated lifespan
- 2-year warranty
- Suitable for residential and commercial projects
Applications
DuoCore is ideal for:
- Pathway lighting
- Step lighting
- In-wall architectural lighting
- In-ground accent lighting
- Building façades
- Exterior walls
- Architectural features
- Landscape projects
- Residential outdoor spaces
- Commercial properties
- Hospitality environments
- Walk-over applications
Why Choose DuoCore by Maxtar Lighting?
The DuoCore recessed LED fixture by Maxtar Lighting combines installation flexibility, precise optical control, durable construction, and compact design in one professional architectural lighting solution.
With both in-ground and in-wall installation capability, five beam angle options, multiple colour temperatures, versatile dimming choices, and IP67 protection, DuoCore gives lighting professionals the flexibility to create coordinated and sophisticated outdoor environments.
Whether the goal is to illuminate pathways, define steps, highlight a building façade, or introduce subtle integrated lighting into architectural surfaces, DuoCore delivers precise illumination while maintaining a clean and minimalist appearance.
Learn More
Explore the DuoCore Product Page for complete product information and discover additional architectural and outdoor lighting solutions from Maxtar Lighting.