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Kapelle Kesselostheim by Staab Architekten
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Kapelle Kesselostheim by Staab Architekten
Zuzanna Gasior
Sep 29, 2021

The chapel designed by Staab Architekten stands in the middle of fields on a gentle slope above Kesselostheim.

Surrounded by a small group of trees, it is visible from afar in the open landscape -  coming from the opposite direction, a bend in the road puts the place in the line of sight of the path.

Unlike a flap of wings, each wooden slat in the chapel tower stretches into the sky. A permeable spatial envelope allows sunlight, wind, rain, and snow to enter the interior of the chapel, maintaining a direct relationship between the interior and the landscape. With simple means, a plateau stages the path to the chapel tower. On the narrow footbridge lined by a long bench, one can see into the landscape. From here, one gets a first glimpse of the chapel. After entering the tower, viewers are welcomed by a meditative area with lit benches and subdued lighting. The high slats allow sunlight to enter and create a fleeting pattern on the timbers. The wooden support structure draws a cross into the opening as the height increases.

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Zuzanna Gasior
Sep 29, 2021

The chapel designed by Staab Architekten stands in the middle of fields on a gentle slope above Kesselostheim.

Surrounded by a small group of trees, it is visible from afar in the open landscape -  coming from the opposite direction, a bend in the road puts the place in the line of sight of the path.

Unlike a flap of wings, each wooden slat in the chapel tower stretches into the sky. A permeable spatial envelope allows sunlight, wind, rain, and snow to enter the interior of the chapel, maintaining a direct relationship between the interior and the landscape. With simple means, a plateau stages the path to the chapel tower. On the narrow footbridge lined by a long bench, one can see into the landscape. From here, one gets a first glimpse of the chapel. After entering the tower, viewers are welcomed by a meditative area with lit benches and subdued lighting. The high slats allow sunlight to enter and create a fleeting pattern on the timbers. The wooden support structure draws a cross into the opening as the height increases.

Interested in Showcasing Your Work?

If you would like to feature your works on Thisispaper, please visit our Submission page and subscribe to Thisispaper+. Once your submission is approved, your work will be showcased to our global audience of 2 million art, architecture, and design professionals and enthusiasts.
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