The original building housing the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was an 1832 converted rowhouse that was completely destroyed on 9/11. After years of uncertainty surrounding the church’s location within the World Trade Center complex, financial difficulties, and construction delays, the new church building and National Shrine for the Greek Orthodox Church was completed and consecrated in 2022. Conceived by Santiago Calatrava with the symbolic use of light, the church’s lighting, designed and implemented by DLR Group, reinforces the spirit of rebirth and continuity for the Church and the city. The lighting design carefully balances the use of both daylight and electric light internally and externally. On this tour with DLR Group staff, learn about how they transformed Calatrava’s vision into material reality and how they created the lighting effects that turn St. Nicholas into a standout jewel in lower Manhattan.
The original building housing the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was an 1832 converted rowhouse that was completely destroyed on 9/11. After years of uncertainty surrounding the church’s location within the World Trade Center complex, financial difficulties, and construction delays, the new church building and National Shrine for the Greek Orthodox Church was completed and consecrated in 2022.
Conceived by Santiago Calatrava with the symbolic use of light, the church’s lighting, designed and implemented by DLR Group, reinforces the spirit of rebirth and continuity for the Church and the city. The lighting design carefully balances the use of both daylight and electric light internally and externally.
On this tour with DLR Group staff, learn about how they transformed Calatrava’s vision into material reality and how they created the lighting effects that turn St. Nicholas into a standout jewel in lower Manhattan.
The tour will include access to the interior and exterior of the building.
OHNY @ Night Series This program is presented as part of OHNY @ Night, a series showcasing the illuminated cityscape that defines New York. Presented in partnership with the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC).
130 Liberty Street W
New York, NY 10016