2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Illuminating the spirit of The Luce Chapel

Entrant Company

CosmoC Lighting, Ltd.

Category

Architectural Design - New Category: Religious & Spiritual Buildings Lighting

Client's Name

Tunghai University

Country / Region

Taiwan

The Luce Chapel Lighting Design revitalizes an architectural masterpiece, seamlessly merging contemporary lighting technologies with its spiritual and structural essence. Designed by I. M. Pei and Chen Chi-Kwan, the chapel’s distinctive curved form symbolizes faith and resilience. Our lighting intervention enhances this timeless icon, balancing artistic expression, functionality, and sustainability.
The design respects the chapel’s natural interplay of light and shadow, reinforcing its serene ambiance. Through indirect illumination, light gently accentuates the sweeping curves of the structure, ensuring a harmonious relationship between architecture and luminance. Intelligent control systems adapt lighting conditions for worship, meditation, and exhibitions, enriching the spiritual experience while preserving the building’s integrity.
Exterior lighting elevates the chapel’s presence within the open landscape, ensuring it remains a visual and spiritual beacon after sunset. Precision-focused wall-washing techniques emphasize the diamond-patterned tiles, revealing intricate textures without overwhelming the space. Advanced optics minimize light pollution, allowing the chapel to glow softly against the night sky. The cross, a defining symbol of faith, is delicately illuminated to maintain its prominence while blending seamlessly with the celestial backdrop.
Sustainability was a guiding principle in this project. Energy-efficient fixtures reduce environmental impact while ensuring long-term performance. The integration of smart lighting controls enables dynamic scene settings, optimizing energy consumption without compromising aesthetics.
The new lighting design transforms the Luce Chapel into an immersive visual and emotional experience, reinforcing its architectural significance and spiritual presence. Through thoughtful illumination, the chapel continues to inspire reflection, faith, and artistic admiration—serving as a luminous testament to the enduring power of design.

Credits

Lin, Ching-Yu
Kuo-Chan Huang
Chia-Jung Lu
Jr-Yuan Ho
Jie-Yu Huang
Ruei-Han Chang
Hui-Ning Lee
Yu-Ling Huang
Jun-Yan Wang
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