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Winner of 2002 IESNA Lumen West Section Award
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2002 International Illumination Design Award
(photographs courtesy of Adam Lamar)
Before the new lighting there was little definition between each liturgical area and virtually no spot lighting on statues. I was asked to direct the eye to particular architectural features making a more interesting view for the parishioners.
Each liturgical area was independently accented to add focus to the celebration. Low voltage Par56 and 64 lamps gave the punch needed without sacrificing energy use allowing little glare.
The lectern was illuminated from steep angles to keep the lighting comfortable for the parishioners reading to the audience. Each statute was highlighted by 240PAR56's VNSP and MFL, aiming from two separate angles.
Among the more important features are the alabaster statues. Each is highlighted by two 5° 120PAR64 hiding on windowsills sixty feet away, adding incredible definition to the art.
4' 32 watt T-8 cove lighting replaced open commercial strips improving energy and light output. The Stations of the Cross were highlighted with 120PAR64's from the cove 45' above where fixtures are mounted in the walls.
Each of the art pieces is individually spot accented.
Christ and the Children statue, was lit from three angles with recessed MR16 adjustables. This gave each child's face importance, as the painted three-dimensional statue required even lighting.
Most of the church is painted in off white tones creating a flat unexciting look. Accenting each area individually added the definition needed to achieve interest and focus.
