Theatrical lighting gets much of the attention in the design of church and worship spaces. But architectural lighting (including house lights in performance spaces), both functional and aesthetic, deserves the spotlight, too.
Architectural lighting is designed to blend seamlessly within any space, such as providing focused downlight or accenting certain areas of a room. This lighting can be comprised of recessed, track or surface-type light fixtures that add a personalized touch or complement specific characteristics of a church’s design.
Church.Design queried church architects and a manufacturer or two to learn about the role and offerings of architectural lighting in lighting projects.
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Almost upon us, 2019 is expected to be a year of changes that will reshape--or at least refine-- houses of worship. Designers agree that the worship space should serve the church as an expression of its brand while becoming an engaging tool for its mission.
Architects, designers and AVL professionals weigh in, predicting what will happen in the coming year:
1-Multisite movement continues to flourish. The multisite movement is stronger than ever, notes David Evans, president of Kansas City, Mo.-based architectural firm Mantel Teter. “The movement’s next chapter will be to start or acquire campuses to reach and minister to residents of specific communities. Many demographics will influence these choices and a church’s ministry skill sets. This could be churches or other retail/big box properties that will be renovated for church and community uses.”
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