Krankenhauskapelle Johannes Wesling-Klinikum Minden, Hospital chapel at Johannes Wesling Medical Center in Minden, Germany
The chapel at Johannes Wesling Medical Center is housed within a glass shell in the first inner courtyard, surrounded by water and natural light. The space accommodates around 50 people and serves as a quiet refuge within the hospital setting.
The chapel was built using 60 pine beams from a 19th-century cavalry riding hall in Verden, which retain their original iron nails and screws. These salvaged materials give the structure its historical character.
The interior features an elliptical room sculpture by artist Susanne Tunn that combines spiritual meaning with modern architectural forms. Visitors experience a blend of contemporary design and personal reflection.
The chapel is open day and night for patients, visitors, and staff seeking a moment of reflection or prayer. Access is straightforward from the main courtyard of the medical center.
The altar is made from an uncut limestone block from a quarry near Würzburg that formed around 200 million years ago. This ancient stone connects geological time with spiritual purpose.
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