Kevin Theobald

Fredrik Färg, Tonje Tjönneng, Ryan Astrup, Mieke Heijnen, Louis-Xavier Gagnon-Lebrun, Marco Tiberini, Erika Janunger

“The first creature of God in the works of the days, was the light of the senses, the last was the light of reason” Francis Bacon, Essays on Truth

• methodism founded 1784 by Wesley brothers

• disapproval of Anglican church

• refocus society’s view of poverty

Metodistkyrkan

the building location

the building architecture

church

the building exploded view

attic

meeting room

vestibule

entrance hall

sacred room

kitchen

the building interior

lower level upper level

inspiration

inspiration

concept

human aspect visible from outside

• calm, warm, home

• evoke emotion

• contemplation

identify building as church

• unify 2 levels

• spiritual symbols

process

• early demonstration with light on building

• concept development through experimentation

• scenographic approach

LED fixtures, halogen spots, metal halide spots, fluorescent tubes

process chandelier

process unify 2 levels

process

2 distinct levels 2 levels unified

‘Light shapes’ Lights in Alingsås, Sweden 2005