Floodlights produce a unform illumination on the facade. Washlighting with point-shaped light sources makes the surface texture and structure clealry visible. Accentuating the columns detaches these from the surrounding facade. Uplights positioned on two sides emphasise the volume of the column. Downlights accentuate the column and illuminate the floor area. The combination of uplights and downlights augments the vertical facade division by lighting from above and below.

Narrow beams of light intensify the effect of the vertical division. To avoid shadows at the side, the luminaires should be positioned at right angles, parallel to the facade. Strong contrasts and heavy shadow can be compensated for by washlighting the facade as a form of general lighting. The luminaires should be positioned in a rhythm corresponding to that of the facade divisions.


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