S:t Lars Kapell

Abstract

The main model gives viewers an accurate representation of the chapel’s complexity and detail, as well as a deeper appreciation of the design. An important factor in choosing the materials was locality; on-site building was an important aspect here because it allows you to see what is going on on site while you work on your project. A focus on craft was another factor that helped shape this building in its surroundings. These ways of working ground this building in its surroundings as well as displaying traces of handcraft which makes it unique from other buildings around us today. Since the artworks by Pertti Kukonnen (first place winning entry) were an integral part of the design of the Chapel, we decided to highlight them in the main model and recreate them by hand. The artwork titled “The way of the Cross” symbolized the earthly life and the spiritual life and together resembles the shape of a cross. We recreated it by using plaster on the wall.