The Gotham Story
From inventing the first low-brightness recessed downlight to developing groundbreaking optical innovations like Bounding Ray™ Design, Gotham has consistently advanced the science and art of architectural illumination.
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Since 1938, Gotham® has been shaping the way light defines space. Founded in New York City by Harry Gerstel, a pioneer inspired by architect, and lighting visionary, Richard Kelly, Gotham emerged from the modernist movement with a bold idea: lighting should elevate architecture, not compete with it.
Today, as part of Acuity Brands, Gotham continues to build on its legacy of design collaboration and engineering excellence. Our mission remains true to our origins to deliver the industry’s most transformative downlighting solutions, combining performance and visual comfort to create quality experiences in every space we illuminate.
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