Landscape Forms has relaunched SHUFFLE, a modular smart-pole system that combines Wi-Fi, cameras, sensors, two-way communications and EV charging in one vertical unit. The company says the updated product is intended to help municipalities, campuses and commercial developers expand site functionality without adding visual clutter or extra cost.
The relaunch addresses a familiar pressure in public-space design: sites continue to add single-purpose pole-mounted sensors, cameras, lighting and connectivity equipment, often where space is limited. Landscape Forms says demand has grown for thoughtfully designed, fully integrated infrastructure that can support multiple services on one platform.
Modular functions and configuration
SHUFFLE uses stackable modular components, which the company says allow for customization and future adaptability. Its integrated design is meant to bring modern aesthetics and efficiencies to busy, multi-use environments while keeping activation and installation simple.
Landscape Forms has also added a new online build feature to simplify configuration. Clients can specify their preferred camera and technology brands and choose among the options available within each brand. New plug-and-play updates include a 360-degree area light, a decorative light ring, a 180-degree area light, quad-view and 180-degree cameras, motion sensors, and loudspeaker and intercom modules.
The company is positioning the platform for sites that need to add services over time without installing a separate pole for each function. Because the components are modular, the pole can be adapted as a site's technology and operational requirements change.
Applications and design intent
According to Landscape Forms, the modular design can be configured for specialized environments as well as general public spaces. Potential applications include university and business campuses, airports and commuting hubs, shopping malls and tourist areas, concert halls, city parks, sports venues and hospitals. The company says the system's multi-use adaptability and communication features can help site managers handle a range of requirements.
Shannon Lee, Business Development Manager for Smart Poles at Schréder, says SHUFFLE was designed to fit busy public spaces with product and feature sets that can be updated as site needs evolve. She says safety and connectivity can be integrated into outdoor spaces without dominating them, making the system accessible and user friendly.
Jordan Agustin, President of Lighting at Landscape Forms, says the relaunch reflects the idea that technology and design should work together to make outdoor spaces safer and smarter without compromising aesthetics. He says the new features enhance both the beauty and functionality of outdoor space and support the company's mission of connecting people to the outdoors and to each other.