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PRJ — 018

The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

Heritage · Jerusalem, Israel — 2018
Field
Heritage
Location
Jerusalem, Israel
Project type
HERITAGE / GARDEN LIGHTING
Scope
Concept · Detail · Supervision
The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem
PRJ-018
HERO · HERITAGE · JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
§ Design note
  1. 01A Sacred Garden. Light is kept warm and low so the garden, its olive trees, and the rock-cut tomb keep the quiet, contemplative atmosphere the site is known for after dark.
  2. 02Tomb and Rock Face. Restrained uplight reveals the texture of the cliff and the carved tomb, letting the rock itself — the heart of the site — emerge gently from the dark.
  3. 03Paths and Garden. Soft path and tree lighting guides visitors through the garden to the tomb, marking routes and planting without flooding the sensitive heritage setting.
The garden at night with uplit olive trees and lit paths
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The garden at night with uplit olive trees and lit paths
A garden path and the 'Tomb' sign under soft lighting
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A garden path and the 'Tomb' sign under soft lighting
Warm uplight on the cliff face and garden planting
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Warm uplight on the cliff face and garden planting
The garden, stone wall, and ancient cistern at night
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The garden, stone wall, and ancient cistern at night
The illuminated rock-cut tomb at the heart of the garden
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The illuminated rock-cut tomb at the heart of the garden
The lit tomb and rock face seen across the garden
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The lit tomb and rock face seen across the garden
The rolling stone and burial slab lit at night
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The rolling stone and burial slab lit at night
§ Technical notes
  1. 01Rock & Tomb Lighting. Warm uplight and grazing reveal the texture and depth of the cliff face and the rock-cut tomb without harsh shadows.
  2. 02Pathway Lighting. Low-level fixtures light the garden paths and steps for safe movement between the entrance, the cistern, and the tomb.
  3. 03Glare & Spill Control. Warm color and shielded optics keep glare and spill light low, protecting the calm, dark-garden atmosphere.
  4. 04Heritage Integration. Fixtures are integrated discreetly into the garden and rock so the daytime appearance of the heritage site is preserved.