light architecture – spain.5
it is striking, how architecture has transformed with the use of artificial light
in spain, there are many structures (more than a century ago) created with only considerations of natural light
created in relationship to cycles of day to night, season to season, and the interplay of light with materiality
places for meditation, prayer, contemplation, retreat, and community congregation have light imbedded into their structures
transformational it is, to be considering the natural and ever-changing source of light, the form that will be sculpted from that light, and the surfaces to be illuminated
how memorable to the eye, and to the deeper experience of those who are held within?
January 22, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Beautiful illuminations of light Dawn. How wonderful to wander in such beautiful spaces that used nature as light source. Artificial sources cannot hold a “candle” to this atmosphere.
January 23, 2012 at 9:01 am
of all the many considerations of an architect, light is most powerful.. and natural light is so dynamic in comparison – the color and angle in constant motion. the human spirit responds.. grateful for your thoughts joanne, always, xdac