Chapel of St Ignatius Visit

The use of natural light in the Chapel of St. Ignatius was very interesting, because aside from the foyer area, windows did not let in a direct stream of light. Rather, the light was reflected and diffused softly throughout the space, sometimes going through colored glass to create patches of colorful light on the walls. The walls had a very distinct textural pattern to them without being rigid. The minor breaks in pattern are crucial to making the space feel personal, rather than manufactured. This personal feeling brings a stronger sense of community and human connection, two very important things for a church.