May 4, 2025
Motiv architects A small monument has shared pictures of Chappell, which he completed in a Canadian forest.
Within a Rocha Brooksdale Environment Center, this small monument chapel is situated on the banks of a river, with beautiful views of the forest around.
The small building has been named Meristom Chappell. The meristom refers to the tissue of the plant that begins the growth of new cells and transplanting at the tip of the roots and shoots. The name is a symbol of regeneration and renovation and connects with the primary function of the chapel’s silent retreat.
The structure is a simple nail-lminated Moment frame, which is made using the salvated dimensional wood.
The structure is simple and honest, exposed as the final interior finish with wood. The outer cedar is worn with ringworm, drawing from the material palettes of the materials of the historic farm buildings on the property, and the bark of the forest is a weathering that surrounds it.
The interlocking timbers form 12 skylights with the ridge of the interval structure, allowing the dapped one light to enter the space and look into the forest umbrella.
In addition to skylights, the windows are included on both ends, with a small window above the door, and a small window and a large photo window on the opposite wall.
Inside, place for some chairs, and a built -in bench makes the most visible visuals through the window.
There is a close look at the skylights and parquet.
photography by Luke de Pietro Architect: Motiv architects – Philip Hurrel | Builder: Nofziger Construction | Structural engineer: aspect structural engineer
