Light and Space: Narrative Dialogue in Architecture

Opis

Light constitutes the fundamental carrier of meaning in semantic architecture. From the biblical act of creation, in which the separation of light from darkness gives a cosmological structure to reality, to contemporary sacred realizations, it performs both a material and a symbolic role. As an attribute of God – the One who illuminates the darkness—light becomes at once a witness and the creator of the sacred, imparting dynamism to the transformations of form and matter within the sacred space.
This publication presents an interdisciplinary analysis of the role of natural light in contemporary sacred architecture. The authors—architects, researchers in architectural semiotics, and a theologian—trace the historical evolution of lighting solutions: from early Christian basilicas and the mysticism of Gothic stained-glass windows, through Renaissance dome lanterns and Baroque dramatic illumination, to the purist concepts of modernism and postmodern searches for architectural form. At the center of attention remains light as a key element of architectural narrative, which, depending on the epoch, shapes an atmosphere of contemplation, emphasizes liturgical orientation, and integrates sacred space with the rhythm of the cosmos.

Spis treści

Introduction
Konrad Kucza-Kuczyński / 9

1. Preface
Anna Maria Wierzbicka / 13

2. Exploring the Application of Diverse Tools, Including Digital Technologies, in Educational and Project-Based Activities for the Analysis of Light in Architectural Semiotics as a Narrative
Anna Maria Wierzbicka / 21

3. Analysis of Natural Light in Contemporary Sacred Architecture / 29
3.1 Light Reflections: Hans van der Laan and the Proportion Effect
Rafał Mazur / 31
3.2 Form Harmony: Le Corbusier and His Vision of the Natural World
Anna Maria Wierzbicka / 47
3.3 Seeking Balance: Louis Isadore Kahn and Integration with the Environment
Grzegorz Stiasny / 73
3.4 Minimalist Essence: Tadao Ando’s Sacred Architecture
Agnieszka Lewandowska / 101
3.5 Organic Shapes: Alvaro Siza and Integration with Nature
Anita Orchowska / 119
3.6 Expressionism in Poland after 1956
Maciej Czarnecki / 139
3.7 Light Creation: Stanisław Niemczyk and Atmosphere in Sacred Architecture
Anna Maria Wierzbicka 155
3.8 Silence and Simplicity: Peter Zumthor and the Spirit of Place
s. Anna Tejszerska / 179
3.9 Modern Interpretations of Tradition: Mario Botta and Innovative Concepts
Marek Pabich / 205
3.10 Harmony of Light and Prefabrication: Atmosphere in Sacred Spaces
Emilian Franciszek Nagiel / 221
3.11 Architecture of Water and Light as a Narrative Space
Ewa Maniak / 243
3.12 Theology of Light: On the Relationship Between Architecture and Spirituality
X. Henryk Nadrowski MIC / 271
3.13 Virtual Models: Modern Technologies in Sacred Architecture
Sławomir Kowal / 303

4. The Role of Narrative Methodology as a Connection Between Image and Meaning in Architectural Education
Anna Maria Wierzbicka / 321

5. Acknowledgments / 331

6. Appendix – 3D Models / 333
6.1 Pilgrimage Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, France – Le Corbusier / 335
6.2 Dominican Fathers’ Monastery, La Tourette, France – Le Corbusier / 341
6.3 Church of St. Peter, Firminy, France – Le Corbusier / 347
6.4 Chapel do Monte, Barão de São João, Portugal – Álvaro Siza 353
6.5 Iesu Church, San Sebastian, Spain – Rafael Moneo / 359
6.6 Abbey of Our Lady of Nový Dvur, Czechia – John Pawson / 365
6.7 St. Benedict’s Monastery in Vaals, Netherlands – Hans Van der Laan / 371
6.8 Cemetery Chapel, Venice, Italy – Campo Baeza 377
6.9 Chapel in Valleceron, Almaden, Spain – S.M.A.O architects / 383
6.10 La Tourette Monastery, side altars, Éveux, France – Le Corbusier / 389
6.11 Cymbalists’ Synagogue, Tel Aviv, Israel – Mario Botta / 395
6.12 Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem, Israel – Louis Kahn / 401
6.13 Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary in the Church of St. Dominic in Służew,
Warsaw, Poland – Stanisław Niemczyk / 407
6.14 Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, Mechernich-Wachendorf, Germany – Peter Zumthor / 413
6.15 Church of San Giovanni Battista, Mogno, Switzerland – Mario Botta / 419
6.16 Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Warsaw, Poland – Jan Bogusławski / 425
6.17 Roosenberg Benedictine Monastery, liturgical hall, Waasmunster, Belgium – Hans van der Laan / 431
6.18 St. James’ Church, Rennes, France – Alvaro Siza / 437
6.19 Venezuela Pavilion, Venice, Italy – Carlo Scarpa / 443
6.20 Church of Santa Maria, Marco de Canavezes, Portugal – Alvaro Siza / 449
6.21 Church of Holy Spirit, Tychy, Poland – Stanisław Niemczyk / 455
6.22 Meditation Space, Unesco, Paris, France – Tadao Ando / 461
6.23 St. Benedict Chapel, Sumvitg, Switzerland – Peter Zumthor 467
6.24 Brion Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito d’Altivole, Italy – Carlo Scarpa / 473

7. Visualizations
Tomasz Saracen / 479

8. Photograph Contributors / 484

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