Seokchon-dong Catholic Church, Seoul
Lighting Design & Bespoke Lighting
MSCHO Studio developed the lighting scheme for Seokchon-dong Catholic Church, exploring how light can shape both the architectural and spiritual experience of the space.
A sculptural halo behind the figure of Christ reinterprets the radiating light of traditional religious art, while ten bespoke wall lights along the nave draw inspiration from the Eucharist and Chalice.
Referencing the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the ten lights introduce a subtle narrative of light, waiting and contemplation.
Here, light becomes more than illumination — it carries meaning through the space.
Église catholique de Seokchon-dong, Séoul
Conception lumière & luminaires sur mesure
MSCHO Studio a conçu l’ensemble de l’éclairage de l’église catholique de Seokchon-dong, en explorant la manière dont la lumière peut façonner à la fois l’architecture et l’expérience spirituelle du lieu.
Derrière la figure du Christ, une auréole sculpturale réinterprète les rayons lumineux traditionnellement représentés dans l’art sacré, tandis que dix appliques conçues sur mesure le long de la nef s’inspirent de l’hostie et du calice.
Faisant référence à la Parabole des dix vierges, ces dix lumières introduisent subtilement une idée d’attente, de lumière et de contemplation.
Ici, la lumière va au-delà de sa fonction d’éclairage : elle devient porteuse de sens dans l’espace.
석촌동 성당조명
MSCHO Studio는 석촌동 성당의 조명을 계획하며, 빛이 건축적 공간과 영적인 경험을 어떻게 함께 만들어갈 수 있는지 탐구했습니다.
제대의 예수상 뒤에는 전통적인 종교미술의 빛살을 현대적으로 재해석한 조형적 광배를 디자인했으며, 신자석을 따라 이어지는 10개의 기둥에는 성체와 성작에서 영감을 받은 벽조명을 설치했습니다.
성경의 ‘열 처녀의 비유’에서 가져온 10개의 빛에는 기다림과 깨어 있는 마음의 의미를 담았습니다.
빛이 공간을 밝히는 것을 넘어, 그 이야기가 빛과 함께 공간에 오래 머물기를 바랐습니다.
Project Owner : UNESCO ICDH, Chungju, South Korea
Curator / Exhibition Director : Dr. Stephanie Kim
Location : Chungju, South Korea
Completion year : 2023
Mural Lighting Installation: Northern Light
Project Owner : Vastinit
Architect : ARC-ML ed eHRW
Location : Strand East, London
Completion Year : 2015
Strand East Tower is a symbol of the regeneration of the area of Stratford around Sugar House Lane in north London, a long neglected area now beginning its transformation.
Strand East Tower was awarded the Special Projects award at the Lighting Design Awards 2013.
Commissioned by VASTINT- the inner IKEA property development company, Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.
The lighting concept for this east London landmark comprises internally-located wash lighting, plus an external light layer formed by a dot matrix system consists of 600 individually addressable RGB LED.
Project Owner : SNCF
Architect : AREP
Location : Toulouse, France
Completion Year : exterior completed in 2023, interior ongoing
Commissioned in 1856 by the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer du Midi, then rebuilt in 1905 by the architect Marius Toudoire, the current Toulouse Matabiau station is undergoing a new facelift.
MSCHO Studio has been responsible for the external lighting and internal lighting scheme of the grand departure Hall of Gare de Toulouse Matabiau. While the external part of the project has been completed, work on the internal area is still ongoing.
Rendering courtesy of Studio MIHO.
Project Owner : Jewelfield Limited
Architect : ODOS (Office of David O'Shea)
Location : Monasterevin, Ireland
Completion year : ongoing, expected in 2025
Monasterevin Distillery, a multi-million dollar whiskey distillery and visitor center, is currently under construction near Dublin.
This ambitious project boasts a total floor area of over 5,000 square meters (53,820 square feet) and is backed by U2 frontman Bono.
Minsang Cho takes great pride in being in charge of the internal and external lighting scheme for this prestigious distillery project.
Images courtesy of ODOS (Office of David O’Shea) and Church of Oak.
Project Owner : World Monument Fund
Architect : Nicholas Hawksmoor
Location : Bloomsbury, London
Completion year : 2012
St. George's Church is an Anglican church steeped in history and located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Constructed in the early 18th century, this magnificent building is renowned as the finest example of architect Nicholas Hawksmoor's work. Its striking architecture, which flawlessly merges the Baroque and Palladian styles, sets it apart from other buildings in the area.
Due to its highly listed status, the church's architectural and historical significance was taken into careful consideration when designing its lighting scheme. As a result, every aspect of the lighting has been thoughtfully crafted to complement the building's unique features and to highlight its beauty.
Minsang CHO designed the heritage lighting scheme as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.
Project Owner : M&G Real Estate
Architect : EPR Architects
Location : Holborn, London
Completion year : 2015
Waterhouse Square, located in the heart of Holborn, London, is a Prudential office development that forms part of the historic Alfred Waterhouse.
The goal of the lighting scheme for this Grade 2 listed building was to create a seamless user experience in a contemporary workplace through the vibrant red Gothic Facades.
The newly created spiral lighting feature transformed the previously sterile atrium into the dynamic heart of the building.
Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.
Images courtesy of EPR Architects and Hoare Lea
Project Owner : Gordon Ramsay Holdings
Architect : Russell Sage Studio
Location : St Paul’s, City of London
Completion Year : 2014
Bread Street Kitchen is a Gordon Ramsay-owned restaurant situated in a warehouse-style space within the One New Change shopping center, located in St. Paul's, London.
As the interior design of the restaurant was intended to evoke the vibe of a New York City meatpacking district eatery, it was essential that the lighting design complemented this atmosphere.
To achieve this, designer Russell Sage collaborated with Horea Lea to create a lighting design that balanced both functional and decorative elements. This was achieved by blending LED sources with traditional tungsten halogen lighting.
Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.
Images courtesy of Horea Lea Lighting.
Project Owner : University of Oxford
Architect : Sir Christopher Wren
Location : Oxford, U.K
Completion year : 2013
The Sheldonian Theatre is a notable landmark of Oxford, United Kingdom, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1664-1669. The building was constructed to house the University of Oxford's official ceremonies and is currently used for concerts, lectures, and other events.
The interior of the theater features a spacious main hall with a seating capacity of over 800 people, decorated with intricate carvings and paintings. The stage is elevated and surrounded by a wooden balustrade, and the walls are adorned with allegorical paintings and portraits of notable figures.
The lighting of the Sheldonian Theatre is designed to highlight the intricate details of the architecture and provide a warm, inviting atmosphere for events. The theater features a combination of natural and artificial lighting, with large windows around the perimeter of the hall and chandeliers suspended from the ceiling.
Minsang CHO worked on the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea Lighting.
