Light art for the Christuskirche in Bad Vilbel

The Christuskirche church in Bad Vilbel (A. O. Gulbransson, built in 1962) has been given a restrained yet impressive setting thanks to the lighting concept by Ruairí O’ Brien. Lichtdesign has given the church a restrained yet impressive setting. At the centre of the concept is the harmonious combination of architecture and light, which highlights the church building and in particular the striking tower.

The staging of the light space at the top of the tower creates an atmospheric long-distance effect that characterises the cityscape. The lighting elements – from hanging light objects to light lines on the supporting structures and targeted spotlights – create a calm but exciting lighting mood that makes the church a radiant landmark not only by day but also by night.

In addition, the backlighting of the church windows creates a poetic lighting composition that illuminates the church from inside and out. A vertical line of light emphasises the structure, while the gently diminishing brightness gives the building depth and character.

Ruairí O’ Brien’s lighting concept shows how light can support architecture and emotionally charge spaces. The Christuskirche in Bad Vilbel thus becomes a shining symbol of sacred architecture in a modern context.