Inground lighting can redefine urban spaces, and at The Krog District in Atlanta, Organic Lighting’s FortaCast® is doing just that. Nestled along the bustling Beltline, a 22-mile loop of trails and parks, FortaCast enhances the area’s aesthetics and transforms an underutilized green space into a vibrant public area.
With over a million people using the Beltline annually, any inground lighting needed to withstand heavy pedestrian traffic, cyclists, scooters and skateboarders, ensuring longevity and consistent performance. Plus, the solution had to be low maintenance and able to withstand harsh weather and water exposure. Sculptural mounds in the design shed water directly over the fixtures, so it was vital they could remain wet for long periods.
Championed by architects ASD|SKY alongside CORE, the FortaCast modular drive-over lighting, crafted from eco-friendly GFRC and featuring an IP68 rating, met the project’s stringent requirements. The fixtures can withstand high traffic, requiring minimal upkeep, and resist rust and corrosion, which can be a problem with metal-encased inground lighting.
Evan Burch, architect at ASD|SKY, explains: “While durability is paramount, we also needed a continuous light level throughout the fixture, avoiding any breaks or inconsistencies.”
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