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Chappel and cemetery landscape design
invited architectural competition
Lake Faaker, Austria
2007
2. prize
Existant cemetery is located near the lake Feaker in southern Austria in the middle of the forest.
The project includes the cemetery extension with the landscape design, placing and design of the
new chappel of peace and arranging of traffic concept.
With the locating of new chappel in the midpoint of the existant compex the new spatial emphasis
is made. Together with the 2 existant all 3 objects build symbolistic form of a triangle in a location
at the border triangle of Austria, Italy and Slovenia.
Chappel of peace is located at the midpoint of the existant cemetery, sourrounded by trees as
the main landmark. Central structure with hall purpose builds elliptic form.
Main entrance on the northern side is located at the midpoint of the complex. Through
canopy and open foyer the sacred area is reached. Interior in the form of an unending fresco
allows not only laying out and Mass celebration, but also other activities such as concerts,
readings and lections. Main light source with natural light from above is enabled through
openings in the roof slab. This concept builds the play of sun and shadow and points to the
divine light and heaven. Interior decoration is restraint so that the fresco accentuate the
space.
Forecourt is without architectural barriers and with direct access to the hall as wwell as to
the existant cemetery.
Main axis connects the crux, runs through the hall and divides it into two areas.
Chappel of peace has 70 seats and 100 stances. Through the main axis twisted elliptical
form creates suitable atmosphere also for smaller groups.At the southern side there is
entrance for interment with necessary rooms for staff.
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