Ebenezer Chapel | Vilalta Architects
Raleigh / United States / 2015
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Ebenezer Chapel will be build in a sloped forest terrain next to Richland Creek in Raleigh. The Chapel will be excavated 15 meters below ground to be totally built from the natural granite rock from the site. The only external visible structure of the project is a landmark tower that holds the chapel bells and brings light and ventilation to the interior.
The main design challenge was how to reach the level of the rock layer creating an experience for visitors to quiet their mind before entering the sacred hollowed space. From the main access, a continuous ramp slopes down along the site and around the space of the Chapel ending to the foyer. This space provides access to the chapel and connection to the exterior.
The Chapel will seat 250 people and above of the Altar, a skylight is placed just below the exterior tower to provide fresh air and natural light. One single stone vault embraces the space. The exterior landscaping incorporates different species to have a variety of experiences of color, smell and texture.
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La Capilla Ebenezer se construirá en un terreno boscoso inclinado cerca del riachuelo Richland, en Raleigh. Se excavará 15 metros bajo tierra para poder construirla enteramente del granito natural del terreno. La única estructura visible del proyecto será su torre emblemática, donde estarán las campanas y de donde entrarán luz y ventilación al interior.
El mayor reto consiste en alcanzar el nivel de la roca creando una experiencia a los visitantes de tranquilidad y calma antes de acceder al espacio sacro. Desde de la entrada principal una rampa continua desciende rodeando la capilla hasta el vestíbulo. Este espacio da acceso a la capilla a la vez que conecta con el exterior.
La Capilla tendrá espacio para 250 personas. Encima del altar el espacio interior se conecta con la torre en la parte exterior con una claraboya que dejará entrar aire fresco y luz natural. Una sola bóveda de piedra da forma al espacio. El paisajismo exterior incorpora diferentes especies para crear variedad de experiencias de color, olor y textura.
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Ebenezer Chapel will be build in a sloped forest terrain next to Richland Creek in Raleigh. The Chapel will be excavated 15 meters below ground to be totally built from the natural granite rock from the site. The only external visible structure of the project is a landmark tower that holds the chapel bells and brings light and ventilation to the interior. The main design challenge was how to reach the level of the rock layer creating an experience for visitors to quiet their mind before...
- Year 2015
- Status Unrealised proposals
- Type Churches
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