Chapel Radňovice
A new chapel will be built in the very heart of the village of Radňovice on a grassy area by the local pond Horňák. The location has been chosen in accordance with the zoning plan, in which it is mentioned. The community has been considering the construction of a new chapel for several decades. Access to the entrance will be from the east along the road. The surroundings of the chapel will be complemented only with a stone bench and a boulder. The surrounding buildings are very diverse and not typical in any way.
The architectural concept of the chapel is based on the difference between the external and internal worlds, between what surrounds the chapel and the diffusely illuminated interior. Its compact shape and nearly enclosed volume evoke a solid refuge and certainty of faith. It has a quiet, contemplative character. The entry's angled cut is a breakthrough from the external profane world into the internal spiritual space, a place for slowing down.
The outdoor shaping is very simple and reacts to the local urban situation through the individual sides of the building. The asymmetrical structure allows for changes in silhouette as one passes by, reacting to individual views that dynamically shift. The height of the building relates to the height of the municipal office and the primary school in Radňovice (which is even taller). Its height refers to public buildings, yet its actual volume is smaller than that of a family house. The roof of the building is slightly sloped and single-pitched with extensive greenery. Given that various types of roofs exist in the vicinity, it is not possible to easily connect to the typical surrounding buildings.
The architecture of the chapel interprets contemporary perceptions of sacred buildings rooted in history. The design references the interior space of St. Anna Chapel by Santini, which is illuminated by a central raised space with a lantern. An interesting fact is that a historical pilgrimage route passes through the village, leading to Santini's church at Zelená Hora. The pentagonal system of the chapel is also used in the church at Zelená Hora in Žďár nad Sázavou. The number five plays a significant role in its symbolism, referring to the five wounds of Christ. Unlike the perfection of a regular pentagon, the Radňovice chapel is irregular, referencing human imperfection and expressing liveliness.
At the request of the locals, the construction of the chapel using 3D printing technology from concrete is being considered.
The architectural concept of the chapel is based on the difference between the external and internal worlds, between what surrounds the chapel and the diffusely illuminated interior. Its compact shape and nearly enclosed volume evoke a solid refuge and certainty of faith. It has a quiet, contemplative character. The entry's angled cut is a breakthrough from the external profane world into the internal spiritual space, a place for slowing down.
The outdoor shaping is very simple and reacts to the local urban situation through the individual sides of the building. The asymmetrical structure allows for changes in silhouette as one passes by, reacting to individual views that dynamically shift. The height of the building relates to the height of the municipal office and the primary school in Radňovice (which is even taller). Its height refers to public buildings, yet its actual volume is smaller than that of a family house. The roof of the building is slightly sloped and single-pitched with extensive greenery. Given that various types of roofs exist in the vicinity, it is not possible to easily connect to the typical surrounding buildings.
The architecture of the chapel interprets contemporary perceptions of sacred buildings rooted in history. The design references the interior space of St. Anna Chapel by Santini, which is illuminated by a central raised space with a lantern. An interesting fact is that a historical pilgrimage route passes through the village, leading to Santini's church at Zelená Hora. The pentagonal system of the chapel is also used in the church at Zelená Hora in Žďár nad Sázavou. The number five plays a significant role in its symbolism, referring to the five wounds of Christ. Unlike the perfection of a regular pentagon, the Radňovice chapel is irregular, referencing human imperfection and expressing liveliness.
At the request of the locals, the construction of the chapel using 3D printing technology from concrete is being considered.
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