AWARD OF EXCELLENCE:
MONUMENTAL STRUCTURE/PUBLIC SPACES
St Franziskus, Regensburg, Germany
From the exterior, the church is a rectangular box, but the interior is a striking contrast of smooth elliptical lines. The design team was charged with creating low-cost lighting that manages the unusual architecture, and daytime and nighttime needs. In the interior, two overlaying curves define the floor line and top rim of the space. A white membrane prevents direct view of the conventional flat shed roof and acts as a screen of light. Six spotlights highlight the altar. Daylight is dramatically directed through semi-transparent roof panels.
Annette Hartung: Lichtplanung, Germany