Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline at sunset.
Golden Gate Bridge with vehicles and traffic signs
School hallway with modern lighting fixtures, colorful geometric ceiling design, glass windows separating a cafeteria, and a clothes rack with jackets.
Modern ceiling with circular lights and teal accents in a tiled design.
Baseball player in Giants uniform standing next to large NBC logo with lights in the background.
A baseball player in a white Athletics uniform holding a bat, standing on a platform in front of a large yellow NBC logo, surrounded by studio lights.
Six large glowing test tubes in different colors: purple, pink, yellow, light blue, green, and red, standing on a dark background with red lighting.
Three large cylindrical blue glowing tubes on a wooden floor with a ladder and red lighting in the background, next to a screen displaying a logo in a dimly lit room.
Large decorative test tube sculptures mounted on a modern gray building exterior
Interior of a modern hotel lobby with decorative columns and a lit Christmas tree.
Hotel lobby with decorative column, seating and reception desk
Colorful illuminated rectangular frames in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Fashion store display with purple frame showcasing a model wearing a white jacket and the word 'April' in teal letters.
Modern art installation with glass panels and intricate wirework, displayed in a well-lit room with words like 'Generosity' visible in the background.
Modern outdoor lounge area with a circular seating arrangement, textured cushions, and a ceiling installation. Features a blue wall and green artificial grass with urban buildings in the background.
Construction worker installing a ceiling with hanging transparent tubes
Digital map of rink level in a building, mounted on a wall next to plants and stairs.
Large glass display case or aquarium in a workshop setting, surrounded by wooden support beams and tools.
White Intel RealSense display stand on wooden table.
Glowing Intel display with cables on a dark surface
Clear acrylic geometric sculpture with ribbed design in a workshop, surrounded by wooden tables and tools.
A transparent acrylic tube and dome on a workshop table.
Lakeside promenade with modern architecture, featuring spherical light fixtures on pedestals, decorative red poles, and distant buildings, under a clear blue sky.
Night view of an illuminated walkway with modern railing and spherical lights, set against a dark sky.
Lit blue and white pedestal in warehouse workshop with shelves and fan.
Display booth featuring Intuit Innovation Lab with a digital screen, promoting machine learning for business trajectory prediction; includes a transparent stool and modern decor.
Futuristic security scanner with illuminated panels at an airport or event venue.
Display shelf with coffee equipment and accessories, including Chemex, mugs, coffee makers, and coffee bags in a store setting.

Light Fixtures

Architectural Plastics fabricates custom light fixtures and illuminated assemblies for architects, designers, brands, and builders who need clean geometry, premium finish, and reliable execution. We specialize in plastic components that make lighting look sharp: diffusers, lenses, illuminated panels, and light-ready assemblies that integrate cleanly with metal and wood structures.

We can build from your drawings, collaborate during design development, or fabricate to match an existing fixture style. The goal is straightforward: lighting that reads high-end up close and is practical to install and service.

What We Fabricate

  • Acrylic and polycarbonate diffusers and light covers

  • Edge-lit and back-lit acrylic panels

  • Frosted, textured, and light-diffusing components

  • Thermoformed lenses and curved diffusers

  • Bonded acrylic assemblies for illuminated features

  • Multi-material housings and mounts (plastic + wood + metal integration)

  • Light-ready parts with planned access, fasteners, and wire pass-throughs

Built for Clean Light and Clean Details

Lighting projects fail for predictable reasons: glare, hot spots, visible fasteners, awkward access, and sloppy finishing. We build around the realities that matter in the field.

Typical considerations we design and fabricate around:

  • Diffusion level and uniformity (reducing hot spots)

  • Surface finish and clarity (frosted vs opal vs clear)

  • Edge quality and seam strategy for close viewing

  • Access for maintenance and driver replacement

  • Concealed fasteners and clean mounting interfaces

  • Repeatability for multi-unit runs and consistent installs

Materials and Finishes

Material choice depends on the lighting goal and the environment. We commonly build with acrylic and polycarbonate and can advise on finish options that control glare and diffusion.

Common finish approaches include:

  • Frosted and light-diffusing surfaces

  • Polished show edges where required

  • Bonded clear seams for premium visual performance

  • Formed geometry for curved or wrapped illumination

From Prototype to Production

If this is a new fixture design, prototyping is usually the fastest path to confidence. We can validate diffusion, fit, access, and finish before moving into repeat builds.

For production runs, we build for consistency: stable geometry, controlled processes, and packaging that protects high-finish parts during transport.

Coordination for Electrical and Installation

We fabricate the physical components and assemblies. For electrical integration, final wiring, and code compliance, we coordinate around your electrician, lighting vendor, or engineer as needed. If your project requires certification or specific compliance requirements, call that out early so the design supports it.

What to Send for a Quote

To quote a light fixture or illuminated assembly quickly, send:

  • Overall dimensions and target visual effect (diffused, edge-lit, back-lit, etc.)

  • Material preference (or environment and durability requirements if you’re unsure)

  • Quantity (prototype, short run, production)

  • Deadline and ship-to city

  • Drawings or CAD files (preferred), or a dimensioned sketch plus reference images

  • Notes on access requirements and mounting constraints

FAQ

Can you match a specific diffusion look or glare control requirement?

Yes. Send reference images and describe the environment and viewing distance. We’ll recommend material and finish options that achieve the effect.

Do you build curved lenses or formed diffusers?

Yes. Thermoforming is often the right approach for curved diffusion and wrapped illumination.

Can you build the housing as well as the diffuser?

Yes. We can fabricate multi-material housings and mounting structures and coordinate metal components as needed.

Can you do prototypes and production runs?

Yes. We support one-off prototypes through repeat builds and production quantities.

Do you handle electrical wiring and certification?

We fabricate the fixture components and assemblies and coordinate electrical integration with your licensed electrician or lighting vendor. If certification or compliance is required, share those requirements early.