LUXIONA lights the nave of the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

An aesthetic and technical challenge, carried out in accordance with the initial project by Antoni GAUDI, renowned for the extensive use of light in his architectural spaces. In close collaboration with the architects responsible for the overall architecture, Luxiona therefore created a series of specific lighting fixtures that allow for the complete integration of artificial lighting without interrupting the supply of natural light.

“The essential quality of a work of art is harmony, which in the case of the plastic arts comes from light, which gives relief and decoration.” Antoni GAUDI

A challenge that is both aesthetic and technical
The project led to the creation of various custom lighting: ceiling lighting, architectural lighting of vaults and interior walls, and highlighting of architectural elements. In order to achieve different shades, the most modern and efficient light sources currently available were used, such as LEDs, with high color rendering, and metal and white halide lamps.

The choice of LED: the successful alchemy between artificial and natural light
Special mention should be made of the specific LED lighting developed for the hyperboloid metal located in the skylights of the cathedral's main vault. With this lighting, it was possible to achieve a natural light entry effect, while also achieving a new function: the subtle illumination of the architecture of the skylights of the cathedral's roof, formed by the hyperboloids, as well as the decorative illumination of the glass symbols in these metal structures.

As a reminder :
LUXIONA is the new name of the J. Feliu de la Penya group, a family business founded in 1929 in Barcelona, whose main activity is the design, manufacture, and marketing of lighting products. Its brand portfolio includes Troll, Metalarte, Led & Co, and Sagelux. The Group has an international presence, notably with a French subsidiary, created in 1983, which recorded a turnover of €7 million in 2010.