Strasbourg Cathedral

This 2017 Al Light & Architecture Design Awards winner

The recent renovation of the historic 1439 Strasbourg Cathedral in Strasbourg, France, won a Commendable Achievement in the Exterior Lighting category from our sister lighting publication. Writes associate editor Katharine Keane: “Despite the structure’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status … the recent restoration of the cathedral by local firm L’Atelier d’Architecture JCBA with lighting design firm L’Acte Lumière took only four years from planning to completion. Finalized in October, the team was asked to comprehensively illuminate the historic structure without drilling any holes into the exterior stone blocks.” Read the full story at Architectural Lighting.

About the Author

Greig O'Brien

Greig O'Brien is the former managing editor of ARCHITECT. He also held other titles in Hanley Wood's Design Group: Residential Architect and Architectural Lighting. 

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