Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd.

Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Mobilier Urbain Competition Category.

BronzeMobilier Urbain· 2026

Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent

by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd.

Client: Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobilier Urbain Category

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The Design

About Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent

Sympole est un système modulaire de mâts d'éclairage intelligents destiné aux rues, aux zones résidentielles et aux espaces publics. Le mât mesure 5000 millimètres de hauteur pour un diamètre de 180 millimètres et se compose d'une enveloppe en alliage d'aluminium anodisé, tandis que les boîtiers des modules sont réalisés en plastique recyclé et en acier à faible teneur en carbone. L'interface modulaire accueille des dispositifs d'éclairage intelligents, des stations de base réseau, des capteurs, des caméras, des écrans ou du mobilier. Les capteurs et les connexions réseau permettent à l'éclairage de s'ajuster automatiquement, par exemple en guidant la lumière vers les flux de piétons ou en adoptant des tonalités plus chaudes dans les zones écologiquement sensibles.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Sympole Système de mât d'éclairage intelligent satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The SymPole redefines urban infrastructure. With real-time AI analysis and low-latency network connections, it can sense and respond to its environment, proactively detecting and addresing needs of residents and guiding crowds. Unlike traditional light poles, the SymPole focuses on the pulse of the city, turning raw data into a modular, human-centric interface that enables cities to become smart entities capable of self-adjustment and modular expansion.
Dimensions & Packaging: The SymPole is 5000mm tall, 180mm in diameter, and has a 350*500mm base. It is suitable for streets, homes, and public spaces. The modular interface can accept 40-120W smart lighting, 5G/6G base stations, sensors, cameras, screens, or furniture, and is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6E, LoRa, and NB-IoT. It uses 110-220V AC power but is also compatible with solar panels or batteries. The aluminum alloy structure features IP65 protection, 45m/s wind resistance, and weather resistance of 10 years.
Tags: SmartPole, CityEmpathy, FutureUrbanLife, UrbanForesight, AIoTDesign, SmartModularity, FutureProofDesign
Production Technology: The technology of SymPole is centered on modularity and sustainability. With an anodized high-strength aluminum alloy casing as well as module housings made of recycled plastic and low-carbon steel, the structure encompasses both durability and low carbon emissions. CNC precision machining and modular connectors enable quick assembly, and plug-and-play components enable easy upgrades. The lighting system uses high-efficiency LEDs. The design ensures durability, scalability, and circular economy.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to transform light poles from single-purpose lighting facilities into the neurons of a city, striking a balance between technology and emotion. Design thinking and cross-sector workshops were used to determine the system framework and modular interface, and ensuring compatibility, maintainability, and expandability. The result was a modular urban neuron that is flexible, simple, and smart, forming the basis for sensing and lighting in the cities of the future.
Research: Analyses of similar projects from around the world found that traditional light poles lack a cohesive environment and interactivity. A workshop with 30 participants from a variety of sectors was held to determine the requirements and applications for this project. A prototype, developed through simulations and 3D printing, was created for proof of concept of the lighting, modules, and interface. The results showed how data-oriented platforms can become collaborative, expressive infrastructure.
Inspiration: The design of SymPole is meant to address pain points in cities through real-time sensing and action. By focusing on transforming the city (so it can understand and respond to its surroundings) instead of just linking data, the SymPole injects emotion into urban environments, integrating AI, sensors, and low-lag networks to become the neurons of the city. This modular design, inspired by a human nervous system, allows SymPoles to work together to perform tasks such as adjusting illumination.
Project Duration: This project was initiated in July, 2023 in Taiwan, and design was completed in September, 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The SymPole works intuitively, with no learning process needed for users. Instead, it automatically makes adjustments as needed: Red lights and notifying the authorities in an accident, white lights and health reminders during severe air pollution, guiding lights when there are crowds, and dimmer and warmer light tones for ecologically sensitive areas. The interface can also be used for inquiries, and the system can automatically and actively detect when expansions or upgrades are needed.
Team Members: Designer : TU,WEN-CHIEH
Designer : LI,YUAN-WEN
Designer : CHIU,WAN-JU
System technical consultant : YEH,YAO-CHUNG
Production technology consultant : LU,I-AN