Trinity College, Oxford
Lighting Design
The new lighting design for Trinity College’s War Memorial Library enhances its spatial qualities while providing optimal illumination. The scheme is carefully coordinated with the updated furniture layout and colour palette, ensuring consistent and balanced light distribution.
The previous lighting system, which was uninspiring and ineffective, has been replaced with a subtle yet responsive design that complements the library’s classical interior. Additional lighting highlights the bookshelves and desks, while the upper library ceiling is softly illuminated, ensuring an even wash of light across the vaulted structure.
The result is a revitalised and elegantly lit interior, giving the library a fresh new lease of life.
The project involved a comprehensive refurbishment, including the installation of double-glazed window panes, interior refurbishment with new electrical and lighting systems, decoration, flooring, shelving, and desks. The previous lighting system, which was uninspiring and ineffective, was upgraded to a responsive and subtle lighting scheme that complements the classical library interior. The bookshelves and desks were accentuated with additional lighting, while the upper library ceiling is evenly washed with light across the vault. The result is a refreshing and crisp interior that gives the library a new lease of life.
