Cloud of Luster
Wedding Chapel for 117 Group
The Cloud of luster is a wedding chapel located inside a wedding ceremony hall in Himeji city, Japan. The design tries to translate the modern wedding ceremony spirit into physical space. The chapel is all white, a cloud shape enveloped almost entirely in curved glass opening it to the surrounding garden and water basin. The columns are toped in hyperbolic capital like heads smoothly connecting them to the minimalistic ceiling. The chapel socle on the basin side is a hyperbolic curve allowing the whole structure to appear as if it is floating on the water and accentuate its lightness.
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Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel Press Releases
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Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel Translations
Delighted to offer translations for Cloud of Luster projects in a variety of languages: Troukapel AF, Kapela E Dasmave SQ, ሠርግ AM, مصلى الزفاف AR, Հարսանեկան Մատուռ HY, Toy Kilsəsi AZ, Ezkontza Kapera EU, Вясельная Капліца BE, বিবাহের চ্যাপেল BN, Vjenčana Kapela BS, Сватбен Параклис BG, မင်္ဂလာဆောင် Chapel MY, Capella De Casament CA, Tchalitchi Chaukwati NY, 婚礼教堂 ZH, Cappella Di Nozze CO, Vjenčana Kapela HR, Svatební Kaple CS, Bryllup Kapel DA, Trouwkapel NL, Geedziĝa Kapelo EO, Pulmakabel ET, Hääkappeli FI, Chapelle De Mariage FR, Capela De Voda GL, საქორწილო სამლოცველო KA, Hochzeitskapelle DE, Παρεκκλήσι Γάμου EL, લગ્ન ચેપલ GU, Chapèl Maryaj HT, Bikin Aure Ɗakin Sujada HA, קפלה לחתונה HE, शादी की चैपल HI, Esküvői Kápolna HU, Kapel Pernikahan ID, Séipéal Bainise GA, Weddinglọ Oriri Agbamakwụkwọ IG, Brúðkaups Kapella IS, Cappella Per Matrimoni IT, ウェディングチャペル JA, Kapel Kawinan JV, ವಿವಾಹ ಚಾಪೆಲ್ KN, Үйлену Шіркеуі KK, វិហារមង្គលការ KM, Ubukwe RW, Үйлөнүү Чиркөөсү KY, 웨딩 채플 KO, Kapela Zewacî KU, Nuptialem Scissum LA, Hochzäitskapell LB, ໂບດໂບດ LO, Vestuvių Koplyčia LT, Kāzu Kapela LV, Свадба Параклис MK, Trano Fampakaram-Bady MG, Kapel Perkahwinan MS, വിവാഹ ചാപ്പൽ ML, Kappella Tat-Tieġ MT, Whare Karakia MI, वेडिंग चॅपल MR, Хуримын Танхим MN, विवाह चैपल NE, Bryllupskapell NO, ବିବାହ ଚାପେଲ OR, نمازخانه عروسی FA, Kaplica Weselna PL, د ودونو فصل PS, Capela De Casamento PT, Capela Nunții RO, Свадебная Часовня RU, شادي جي چپل SD, Falesa Falesa SM, Венчана Капела SR, Tha Caibeal Pòsaidh GD, Muchato Wedenga SN, මංගල දේවස්ථානය SI, Svadobná Kaplnka SK, Poročna Kapela SL, Salaada Ciida SO, Lenyalo ST, Capilla Para Bodas ES, Chapel Kawinan SU, Chapel Ya Harusi SW, Bröllop Kapell SV, திருமண தேவாலயம் TA, వివాహ ప్రార్థనా మందిరం TE, Калисои Арӯсӣ TG, โบสถ์แต่งงาน TH, Toý Ybadathanasy TK, Ang Kapilya Ng Kasal TL, Düğün Şapeli TR, Туй Чиркәве TT, توي چېركاۋى UG, Весільна Каплиця UK, شادی چیپل UR, To'y Ibodatxonasi UZ, Nhà Nguyện Đám Cưới VI, Capel Priodas CY, Trouwerij FY, I-Chapel Yomtshato XH, חתונה קאַפּל YI, Ile Ijosin Igbeyawo YO, Indawo Yomshado ZU, 婚禮教堂 ZY, Kapilya Sa Kasal CEB, Hale Pule HAW, Kab Tshoob Kos HMN, Wedding Chapel EN.
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Unique Properties
The cloud of Luster is a wedding chapel designed to translate the contemporary wedding spirit into physical space. The chapel is part of a wedding ceremony hall in Himeji city, Japan. The Cloud shaped Chapel is all white, a minimalistic ceiling free of any technical equipment is supported by round columns with a hyperbolic cone head. The interior space is enveloped in round Glass opening it to the Garden and an outside basin, letting daylight fill the space and brighten the hearts.
Tags
Japan, wedding, chapel, glass, white, minimalism, reflection, garden, water, pavilion
Production Technology
The chapel is supported by a metallic frame structure. The foundations and the hyperbolic bases on the basin side are all made in reinforced concrete. All the white parts of the walls, columns, capitals, and ceiling are finished in an organic material called Joly-Pat produced by AICA. The capital like forms have a wooden base. And the floor was covered in glass beads coated in resin. The curved glass is 10mm thick and is supported by double 19mm thick clear glass fins.
Design Challenge
The simplicity of this design is a way to engrave a simpler image in the Peoples mind, with a focus on the newlywed couple. The organic shapes call for a more natural spirit and smoother life. No hard angles, no limit to the sky, a dreamy space where all can be possible. the second step was to find the best balance of shapes and dimensions and produce the whole image with respect to budget especially using curved glass and unconventional AC and lighting systems.
Project Duration
Project start: December 2017. Construction start: November 2018. Project/Construction End: March 2019. Location: Designed and constructed in Himeji City, Japan.
Operation Flow
The outside approach connects the main ceremony hall building to the entrance of the chapel. This gives directly to the central aisle leading to the Atrium. This part is up lit through a glass floor. In the back, a semi closed space for the organ followed by the maintenance room where the air-conditioning and other pieces of machinery are placed. On the courtyard side the approach is elevated using steps like an Amphitheatre allowing to take group pictures on the sunny side of the court.
Research
The Cloud of Luster Chapel is a trial to materialize the spirit of Wedding day into physical space. the modern wedding ceremonies are all about white and bright colors, glittering materials and shiny reflections. However, weddings tend to be kitsch with overabundance of decoration and colors overcharging the image and making it more difficult to remember. The challenge was to create a Chapel that translates the wedding spirit into physical space.
Inspiration
The design for Cloud of Luster was inspired by the modern wedding ceremonies in Japan. These are all about the lightness, the brightness, and the smooth transition towards a happy future family life. The lines needed to be naturally curvy and the space needed to be open to receive as much light as possible. the columns needed to feel official as the ceremony is taking place and yet be as smooth and glamorous to spread the happiness of the moment.
Image Credits
Image #1: photographer ©Stirling Elmendorf, Cloud of Luster, 2019. Image #2: photographer ©Stirling Elmendorf, Cloud of Luster, 2019. Image #3: photographer ©Stirling Elmendorf, Cloud of Luster, 2019. Image #4: photographer ©Stirling Elmendorf, Cloud of Luster, 2019. Image #5: photographer ©Stirling Elmendorf, Cloud of Luster, 2019.
Project Overview
Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel has been a Platinum winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Platinum Recognition
Tetsuya Matsumoto was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel.
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Introducing Cloud of Luster: A Modern Wedding Chapel in Japan
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