The chapel is located in Toropets amid a rare expanse of untouched Russian nature: open fields, wetlands, water and a quiet forest horizon. This setting creates a calm, contemplative atmosphere that defines the character of the project.

Within this natural landscape, the architecture remains delicate and restrained, complementing the established character of its surroundings.

The project creates a contemporary, easily assembled chapel while preserving the canonical church structure and sacred expression. The architecture is conceived
as light, graceful and almost organic.

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PHILOSOPHY

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The chapel is raised above ground level, preserving
a sense of lightness and visually separating it from
the surrounding landscape.

The building is made of timber; vertical and diagonal structural elements create an expressive silhouette
that refers to traditional church architecture.

Walkways and stairs connect the chapel with its natural setting, while small bells at the entrance emphasize the sacred character of the space.

The open platform around the chapel provides a place
to pause and contemplate, creating a calm transition
from the outside world to the interior.

ARCHITECTURE

The chapel has a compact axial layout: the entrance zone leads sequentially
to the main prayer space. Additional exits to the platform are provided on both sides.

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