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Kamppi Chapel Helsinki : Architecture Information
Development by K2S Architects in central Helsinki, Finland, Europe
Kamppi chapel of silence, Helsinki
K2S Architects
The Kamppi chapel of silence is located on the south side of the busy
Narinkka square in central Helsinki. It offers a place to quiet down
and compose oneself in one of Finland's most lively urban spaces.
With its curved wood facade, the small sacral building flows into
the city scape. Simultaneously the chapel's gently shaped interior
space embraces visitors and shields them from the bustling surrounding
city life.

The chapel can be approached from all directions. From the direction
of the Simonkatu, one arrives at a small square opening up towards
the Narinkka square. From there, a flight of stairs leads down to
the entrance level. Entrances are located in two glass facades facing
the Narinkka square and the Lasipalatsi building.
Only the actual chapel space is located in the wooden volume. Secondary
spaces are located in a space opening up towards the square. The entrance
space doubles as exhibition space, in which one could also encounter
clergymen and social workers.
The sacral space is a calm space, in which the lively neighborhood
seems distant. Light touching down on the curved surface and the feeling
of warm materials define the space. The chapel's inner walls are made
of thick oiled alder planks. The furniture is also made of solid wood.
The facades will be made out of sawn-to-order horizontal finger jointed
pine wood planks, which will be treated with a mixture of tar and
linseed oil. The constructive frame consists of solid glulam elements.

Kamppi chapel of silence Helsinki images / information from K2S
Architects
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Kamppi Chapel Helsinki - Building Information
Architects: K2S Architects Ltd. - Kimmo Lintula, Mikko Summanen, Niko Sirola
Client: the city of Helsinki and the parish union of Helsinki
Address: Narinkkatori, Helsinki
Status: completion expected 2011
Helsinki Architecture - selection:
Kiasma, National Finnish Modern Art Gallery
Steven Holl Architects

image Courtesy Steven Holl
Helsinki Art Gallery
Tropaion Helsinki
ALA Architects

Tropaion Helsinki
University of Helsinki City Campus Library
Anttinen Oiva arkkitehdit Oy - aoa

University of Helsinki
City Campus Library
Finnish Architect

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