Communicate . Collaborate . Create

The role of lighting in architecture is fundamental. It clarifies. It animates.
It can add depth, provide focus, enhance the perception of volume
or diminish it. With light you can turn the heat up or cool things down.
You can dramatize, you can soften. Its possibilities are as unlimited
as your imagination. Light can be an architect’s most valuable tool.

Full collaborative support for:
-Layout
-3D Rendering / Animation
-Photometrics
-Point by point studies
-Comparative studies
-Custom and adapted design

History
Founded in Montreal in 1976 by industrial designer Ary Alavanthian,
the NOVUS GROUP designs and manufactures lighting products
and works with architects and lighting designers to develop the full
potential of lighting for their projects. NOVUS is responsible for the
lighting systems in several of Montreal’s most highly regarded architectural
projects including the Pointe-à-Callière Museum and the
World Trade Centre.
In the architectural community, NOVUS is recognized as a progressive
company responsible for some of the most advanced research and
development in the architectural lighting field. Above all the NOVUS
Group is known for the originality of its designs and for its close
collaboration with architects and lighting designers.
Ary Alavanthian as the founder-owner, and active manager of NOVUS,
has brought a level of personal commitment to the lighting field that
is comparable to what the finest architects bring to their work.
His energy, creativity devotion to detail, and love for the collaborative
process have led to new technologies, materials, and light sources that
have given NOVUS products a well deserved international reputation.
We can create custom products using basic NOVUS components,
which gives you the best of both worlds : a unique solution
that is also an economical choice. Just tell us your needs and
NOVUS will find the right solution for you.