PIKO-DUO & BENCO-11: A Flexible Lighting Solution for Modern Architectural Designs

In today’s architectural lighting landscape, designers demand more than illumination—they need systems that offer creative freedom, clean aesthetics, and dependable performance. From sculptural pendants to intricate geometric installations, lighting has become an integral part of interior architecture. The combination of the PIKO-DUO profile and the new BENCO-11 cover delivers a complete solution that enables designers to create visually striking fixtures while ensuring optimal light quality, durability, and installation flexibility.
Together, these two components form a highly adaptable lighting system capable of bringing even the most ambitious design concepts to life.
Design Beyond Straight Lines with PIKO-DUO
The PIKO-DUO profile was engineered for designers who want to push the boundaries of architectural lighting. Unlike conventional LED extrusions, PIKO-DUO is designed to bend within the light plane, allowing the creation of elegant curves, circles, polygons, and custom geometric shapes with remarkable precision. Its small bending radius gives lighting professionals the freedom to produce flowing designs that complement contemporary architecture while maintaining clean, uninterrupted lines. Whether creating suspended rings over conference tables, sculptural fixtures in hotel lobbies, or artistic lighting installations in retail environments, PIKO-DUO makes complex designs achievable.

Balanced Up and Down Illumination
PIKO-DUO provides dual-direction lighting, delivering illumination both upward and downward from a single fixture. Downward light provides functional illumination for workspaces, restaurants, reception areas, and retail displays, while upward illumination softly brightens ceilings, reducing visual contrast and creating a more open, comfortable atmosphere. This combination allows one fixture to serve both decorative and practical purposes, making it ideal for projects where aesthetics and performance are equally important.

Built for Decorative and Functional Lighting
Whether the goal is to create an eye-catching centerpiece or provide everyday illumination, PIKO-DUO is designed to excel in both decorative and functional lighting applications.
The profile is intended primarily for suspended installations using dedicated mounting accessories, allowing designers to create floating lighting elements that appear lightweight and elegant. For smaller profile configurations, KLUS recommends using a 0.5 mm suspension wire, creating an almost invisible support system that keeps the focus on the illuminated design itself.
Completing the System with the New BENCO-11 Cover
While the profile provides the structure and flexibility, the BENCO-11 cover completes the lighting system by enhancing both protection and optical performance. Designed specifically for installation in bent profiles, BENCO-11 maintains excellent light diffusion even when used in curved and geometric lighting applications. Its frosted finish softens LED hotspots, creating smooth, uniform illumination that enhances the appearance of every installation. Whether installed in a circular pendant or a custom freeform fixture, BENCO-11 ensures that the lighting remains visually consistent from every angle.
Engineered for Curved Lighting Applications
BENCO-11 has been developed with flexibility in mind. Its ability to bend and twist allows it to follow the contours of PIKO-DUO without compromising performance or appearance. This makes it particularly valuable for designers creating circular, curved, or custom-shaped fixtures where conventional covers may be difficult to install. The cover also features an additional chamber for sealing the LED strip, providing enhanced protection while helping preserve the integrity of the lighting system.
Applications Across Every Design Environment
The combination of PIKO-DUO and BENCO-11 offers a versatile solution for numerous architectural lighting applications, including:
- Corporate offices
- Hospitality and hotel interiors
- Restaurants and cafés
- Retail environments
- Museums and galleries
- Luxury residential spaces
- Educational facilities
- Healthcare environments
- Reception areas
- Public buildings
- Feature ceilings and architectural installations
From elegant suspended rings to dramatic geometric lighting sculptures, the system adapts to projects of virtually any scale.
