Completed in year 2oo9, the Farewell Chapel in a village close to Ljubljana, Slovenia is located next an existing graveyard. With polished concrete, larch wood and glass as main materials, the chapel which cut into the rising landscape follows the lines of the landscape trajectories around the graveyard.
The cross as catholic sign is featured as laying feature positioned on the rooftop above the main farewell space. It also functions as luminous dynamic element across the space during the daytime and lighting spark at a night time.
The cross as catholic sign is featured as laying feature positioned on the rooftop above the main farewell space. It also functions as luminous dynamic element across the space during the daytime and lighting spark at a night time.
'Three curved walls are embracing and dividing the programs. External curve is dividing the surrounding hill from chapel plateau and also reinstates main supporting wall. Services such as storages, wardrobe restrooms and kitchenette are on the inner side along the wall. Internal curve is embracing main farewell space. It is partly glazed and it is opening towards outside plateau for summer gatherings. Roof is following its own curvature and forming external porch.'
-Ofis Architect.
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