VESTMANNA CHURCH

VESTMANNA CHURCH, STREYMOY, FAROE ISLANDS

When it was decided in 2005 that Vestmanna Church would undergo a major renovation, it was also decided to expand the church. The church is very simple in design, with a small bell tower located at the end of a long rectangular building that forms the nave. Tall Gothic windows allow daylight to shine into the elongated nave. The ceiling of the nave is open to the ridge, exposing the wooden construction, which provides a striking contrast to the very minimalist nave. The altar is placed on a one-step elevation.

Architect J. P. Gregoriussen oversaw the project, and Okholm Lighting's SCAN pendant was chosen due to its suitability for repetitive installations. The pendant is very simple, with the light source completely exposed, while a small shade ensures that upward light is directed downward. In the installation, the pendants were mounted to mimic the slope of the roof, but all the pendants are angled differently from the roof's pitch, creating an intriguing effect that adds extra height to the space.

The numerous pendants form a kind of "ceiling arch" beneath the original roof, creating a light ceiling under the actual ceiling. The SCAN pendants were selected in the white version, offering a contrast to the darker wooden tones of the ceiling. Thanks to the clear incandescent light sources, a beautiful and warm atmosphere is created within the space.