CHAPEL OF THE LITTLE JESUS OF PRAGUE IN BRAZIL

Project idea

A small freestanding chapel located within the hospital complex of Santa Casa de Campo Grande in Brazil, conceived as a calm sacred space where light is the main element shaping the interior.

Project description

The proposed chapel is located within the hospital complex in Campo Grande, Brazil. It is conceived as a small, freestanding structure with a prominent height. The architectural concept is based on the shape of a church with a gabled roof and a rhythmically structured frame system that defines a clear spatial order. The design integrates natural ventilation and carefully controlled natural lighting through diffused skylights and small openings. The saw-tooth roof profile with vertical fins blocks direct solar radiation to prevent overheating while allowing filtered light into the interior. The overall architectural expression is simple, materials are concrete, with light as the main element shaping the interior space. The chapel forms a calm center within the busy hospital surroundings and the adjacent parking area.

Technical information

The structure uses a rhythmically repeated frame system creating the characteristic serrated roof profile. Natural ventilation is provided through skylights and small fenestrations. The design addresses solar control through diffused daylight entry while blocking direct solar radiation. Floor plan shows a single-nave layout with a central aisle and altar area featuring a cross motif in the floor pattern.

Documentation

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