Feldkapelle, Modern chapel in Mechernich, Germany.
Feldkapelle is a modern concrete chapel in Mechernich featuring a triangular entrance and a circular opening in the roof. This opening allows natural light to flood the interior, creating a distinctive play of illumination throughout the space.
The chapel was completed in 2007 after local farmers commissioned architect Peter Zumthor to design it. The project emerged from a desire to create a modern space for religious reflection.
The chapel honors Nicholas of Flüe, and visitors can see how this veneration shapes the way the space is designed and experienced.
The chapel remains open throughout the year for visitors seeking a quiet visit. The best time to visit is during daylight hours to experience the full effect of the light coming through the roof opening.
The interior walls were constructed using over one hundred tree trunks that were then deliberately burned away. This process left behind dark, textured surfaces that stand in stark contrast to the smooth concrete exterior.
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