Leaf Chapel

May 12, 2007

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The Leaf Chapel is sited in one corner of a resort hotel in Kobuchizawa. Surrounded by the Southern Japan Alps and Mt. Yatsugatuke the site has a beautiful view over Mt. Fuji. In this natural scene, the chapel recreates the image of two leaves that had fallen to the ground, one atop the other. The leaves are made from different materials.

The glass one has structural arches recreating the image of leaf veins which become thinner as they go closer to the central stem. On the other side we can admire the fabulous pattern of the steel leaf perforated by 4700 holes. Symbolizing the delicate image of a bridal veil, they permit light to pass through as they are made of acrylic lenses. Day or night this pattern ensure a mystical scene for the wedding ceremony. And at the end, when the groom lifts the bride’s veil, the steel leaf is lifted up in 38 seconds and in an unexpected silence.

The interior of the chapel is designed in dark materials which helps highlighting the white purity of the occasion. A great scene to get married, don’t you think?

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