--- title: St Joseph Mercy Hospital Modern Architectural Lighting Design Concepts description: See how the Peter Basso Associates architectural lighting design team integrated modern lighting concepts at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital's Chapel. --- [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://blog.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/) [![Illuminart Logo](https://blog.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/illuminart_logo.png "Illuminart Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/illuminart) ** ** ** [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://blog.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. 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The effect achieves indirect illumination qualities for a comfortable glare-free environment, excellent vertical facial illumination and reading comfort for the elderly.  Historical stained glass was salvaged, repaired, cleaned and illuminated.  Back-lit by high CCT LED panels, the stained glass appears as natural daylight windows. 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