Located in the grounds of a luxury resort in Japan, the Ribbon chapel designed by Hiroshi Nakamura has been configured as a double spiral, formed of two separate stairways. in order to ensure sea views, the structure has been elevated above the trees, with an observation platform at a height of 15.4 meters offering sweeping views.
The video was shot for Aljazeera English and can also be found here. The Ribbon Chapel was named as a finalist at the World Architecture Festival awards in Singapore.
Cover image: Ribbon Chapel / NAP Architects, © Koji Fujii / Nacasa & Partners Inc
RIBBON CHAPEL / NAP ARCHITECTS / (C) KOJI FUJII / NACASA & PARTNERS INC
RIBBON CHAPEL / NAP ARCHITECTS / (C) KOJI FUJII / NACASA & PARTNERS INC
RIBBON CHAPEL / NAP ARCHITECTS / (C) KOJI FUJII / NACASA & PARTNERS INC
RIBBON CHAPEL / NAP ARCHITECTS / (C) KOJI FUJII / NACASA & PARTNERS INCRibbon Chapel
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