Lighting Models

These images are day lighting and artificial lighting study models. The above image is taken from the entrance to the chapel and the latter from the pulpit, both at 12 pm during June when the sun is at its highest and directly above the altar. Here the sunlight performs a dramatic emphasis on the altar. Some day light comes in from the existing perimeter windows, but the the light from the windows are diffused because of the angle of the sun, there is a south facing wall, and exaggerated wood blinds. The space is not bright enough with artificial lighting, so downlights were added to the pew edges to lighten the circulation paths. Ceiling mounted pendants hung at various lengths are added to give the space an ethereal atmosphere. Floor mounted spotlights were also added to accentuate the architecture of the wood blinds and columns.