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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

The altar area is brightly and evenly illuminated by directional artificial light and daylight from the side windows.
Client
Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Schenna
Project location
Schenna , Italy
Project date
2017
Elbphilharmonie

Historic church shines in a new light

The old Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Schenna, South Tyrol, Austria, was gently and stylishly staged with a modern lighting solution from Zumtobel. The aim of the project was to maintain the sacred spatial ambiance, while providing precise lighting for artworks, the altar area and architectural details, without impacting the historical integrity. The challenge was combining heritage conservation, aesthetics and modern technology.
The wall and ceiling paintings are subtly and glare-free highlighted by directional spotlights, with daylight only faintly entering.

SUPERSYSTEM: Precise light quality for the highest standards

The flexible SUPERSYSTEM LED lighting system from Zumtobel was deployed, impressing with its minimalist design, high precision and excellent colour rendering. The modular spotlights allow for precise lighting control for altars, artworks and wall surfaces – with minimal disruption to the building structure. The system also offers various beam angles and dimmable light sources, and has been accurately attuned to the requirements of the sacred space.
Elbphilharmonie

Technology meets tradition – gentle and sustainable

A custom solution wasn't needed — however, the emphasis was clearly on sustainability: The new LED lighting significantly reduces power consumption and minimises maintenance effort, thanks to long-lasting components. Precise light direction also prevents light pollution, which is a crucial aspect particularly in heritage-protected buildings. SUPERSYSTEM successfully bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and venerable tradition.
The lighting installation with multiple spotlights ensures targeted accent lighting for the wall murals, while the window introduces diffuse daylight into the room.

"The new lighting solution has created an atmosphere that meets the needs of both liturgical use and cultural heritage – it's discreet, efficient and atmospheric."
Representative of the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Schenna

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