Albert Road Sacred Chapel
A space crafted for stillness and reflection
Nestled within a mature walled garden, the Jewellery Box Chapel is a contemplative space that draws inspiration from the warmth and simplicity of Scandinavian design. Enclosed by slender timber fins, the chapel blurs boundaries between structure and landscape, creating a soft and ever-changing play of light and shadow throughout the day.
Project Director: Sean Daly
Project Lead: Adam Radwanski, Mark Senior
Structural Engineer: Vincent Design Engineering
Planning Consultant: Symonds and Sampson
The fins serve as the primary structure, with full height frameless glazing set between. The result is a space that has a continuous connection to the landscape with a distinct and every-changing character on the east and west elevations.
Set at the end of the space large format sliding doors create a framed picture window to the defined landscape beyond. We have introduced water around the structure (a floating island) which terminates with a contemplative platform, which can be used before or after the ceremony to meet and reflect.
and reflect.
A restrained palette of materials; timber, glass and concrete has been used in order to create a timeless place, which evokes a sense of calm and reflection and references religious architecture seen widely in the UK.