Juganu turned to Nekuda as a strategic partner to help reshape legacy urban infrastructure into modern, connected systems.
The collaboration covered multiple product lines and required fast, decisive problem-solving under extremely tight deadlines. Our work spanned structured product definition, industrial design, and identifying the most efficient production technologies to ensure cost-effective manufacturing without compromising performance or reliability.
Transforming a Classic Streetlight into a Smart City Platform
Many municipalities are working to modernize their infrastructure while keeping the heritage aesthetic that defines their streets. Juganu needed to introduce a new streetlight capable of supporting a full smart-city technology suite while still blending seamlessly into traditional urban environments.
The challenge began with the separation between the iconic appearance of a heritage lamp and the complex technology it now needed to contain. Cameras, connectivity modules, environmental sensors, and emergency-direction capabilities all had to be integrated without altering the characteristic silhouette of the lighting column. The technology needed to remain virtually invisible, yet fully functional.
Nekuda led the full configuration of the system, defining how the sensors, optics, computing hardware, and power systems could be arranged to operate reliably inside a narrow, architecturally constrained envelope. The design process focused on maintaining the visual language of classic city lighting while discreetly embedding high-performance components that support safety, monitoring, and real-time communication. The result is a streetlight that looks familiar to residents but functions as a modern urban control node capable of monitoring streets, registering environmental conditions, detecting movement, and guiding citizens during emergencies.
Reinventing the Better Place Energy Box
As part of the ongoing retainer, Juganu asked Nekuda to transform an old Better Place charging module into a modern energy
-management device that meets today’s green-energy needs. The original unit served only as a small connector box that extended the capacity of larger chargers. Juganu wanted it to become a standalone system with its own intelligence, its own structural identity, and a configuration capable of supporting evolving energy networks.
Inside the redesigned unit is an energy meter that tracks usage and distribution, enabling real-time monitoring. To meet Juganu’s vision for scalable deployment, the product also had to be suitable for simple self-assembly. Nekuda developed a clear internal architecture, designed a housing optimized for production and durability, and created all assembly instructions necessary for installers to build and understand the unit independently. This shift elevated the device from a passive component into a fully functional system aligned with contemporary sustainability standards.
Designing at the Pace of an Evolving City
Throughout the collaboration, Nekuda worked in a rapid-turnaround rhythm, providing quick solutions that aligned with Juganu’s aggressive timelines. The partnership combined strategic thinking with hands-on execution—moving from concept to production-ready decisions with speed and clarity.
Across both the smart streetlight and the energy-management system, Nekuda helped Juganu introduce modern intelligence into existing infrastructures while preserving the visual and functional qualities that cities rely on. The result is a set of products that support safer, more connected, and more resilient urban environments without disrupting the familiar identity of the streets.