Banners create canopy effect for church

These three 75-foot-long banners create a canopy effect that respects the linear nature of this church in Milwaukee, Wis., yet introduces curved elements, which help to create a sense of movement. Visually lowering the 40-foot high ceiling, and attempting to help humanize the scale of this expansive space was the initial design objective. Each banner is made up of five sections of 15 feet each with 2-inch overlaps. The 15-foot sections register horizontally, although the design changes throughout the length of the banners.