‘lumen’ is the name of a new multi-faith centre for worship by theis and khan architects. the new building
was created within an existing 1960’s united reformed church. theis and khan architects added a cafО,
contemplation space and an extension for housing community spaces. the contemplation space, known as
the shaft of light’ is a cone like room which appears like a beam of light shining from the ceiling. in the cafО,
the architects installed a massive 8m high window with a metal pattern overlaid on it. the back of  lumen also
had a garden installed which acts like a contemporary interpretation of a cloister. the new addition also
features a font, drinking fountains and garden fountain designed by artist alison wilding.

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images by nick kane