The lighting at Holy Angels Church in Arcadia, California underwent its third renovation to brighten the Sanctuary while integrating with the original architectural style and saving energy. New compact fluorescent downlights were installed in existing pockets to open up interior views. A preset lighting controller allows different lighting moods and a 55% savings on the electrical bill was achieved compared to previous systems.
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CHURCH
Arcadia California
New lighting by Bridget Williams IALD LC
Williams Design & Consultants LLC
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This view from the entry
illustrates the church
getting ready for its
third renovation.
Illuminated originally
with recessed 500 watt
quarts lighting, the
Church was then
changed to fluorescent
pendants in the 1970s.
The client wanted the new lighting to brighten the Sanctuary and save
energy, without disrupting the original architectural style of the
building.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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The new lighting brightly illuminated the Sanctuary to accommodate modern day
services while integrating into the architectural style of the building.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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To begin, we used the existing pockets
to install new dimmable, high color
rendering and energy efficient compact
fluorescent down lights. This opened
up the interior views.
Pockets from an original quartz
lighting system in the ceiling beams
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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Looking toward the back, the new lighting beautifully enhances richly colored
interiors, while preset controller seamlessly allows the Sanctuary to feel
solemn and quiet or bright and vibrant.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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The general illumination was then accented with miniature spotlights
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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New theatrical spot lighting tucked away in the ceiling beams
enhances the many liturgical elements of the Sanctuary.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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Christ Chapel
As illuminated with new spot
accents.
Ambiance was enhanced with
decorative wall sconces.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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To truly save money year around a modern touch-screen dimming controller
was installed to permit only the lighting desired for a particular event thus
saving energy, lamp life and maintenance cost.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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Upon completion of the newly designed lighting, Holy Angels Church
boasts a 55% savings on their electrical bill.
An energy saving plan that truly improves
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The lighting now illuminates the architecture without distracting your views
of the interiors while using less energy then previous systems.
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Thank you
Bridget Williams Lighting Design
Williams Design & Consultants LLC