St Moritz by John Pawson

The St. Moritz Chapel is a chapel which has been renovated by John Pawson. It is located in Augsburg, Germany.

John Pawson is known for his minimalist design approach which is incorporated in his style into the St. Moritz Chapel by having white walls to give a simplistic effect and a sense of purity. The interior is filled with natural light through large glass panels which helps to create a connection with the environment. "The treatment of the apse windows represents the culmination of a wider strategy for light, whose aim is to achieve a clear distribution of light, with the apse as the brightest area in the church" (Etherington 2013). The visual of the white walls is complemented by a warm wood that creates contrast.

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John Pawson's approach to the design of the St. Moritz Chapel is centred around minimalism and essential elements, with added symbolic features to emphasise its purpose as a place for worship and contemplation. "The church has undergone a sensitive refurbishment, conscious of respecting the building’s sacred atmosphere" (Divisare, 2018). In general, Pawson's design aims to establish a peaceful environment that promotes reflection and tranquility.

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My project is inspired by brutalism and John Pawson's St. Moritz Chapel. It aims to move away from traditional cathedral designs by focusing on straight lines, minimalism, and blending with the natural surroundings. For this project I intend to use sustainable and local materials.

Reference

Etherington, R. (2013). St Moritz Church by John Pawson. [online] Dezeen. Available at: https://www.dezeen.com/2013/07/31/st-moritz-church-by-john-pawson/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2024].

Divisare. (2018). John Pawson, Fabrice Fouillet · St Moritz Church. [online] Available at: https://divisare.com/projects/388281-john-pawson-fabrice-fouillet-st-moritz-church [Accessed 20 Mar. 2024].

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