Key words: Bride, Light, Slate, Veil, Wedding, White
Chapel INTERIOR - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Located along the Shinano River in Niigata, the wedding chapel embodies the symbolism of a bridal veil. Through the balance of simplicity and delicacy, the space stimulates spiritual qualities. While the cladded exterior blends into the urban context, the chapel’s white interior represents purity and new beginnings.
The curved roof symbolises the elegance and fluidity of the veil. This detail both softens the interior space and enhances light diffusion. Behind the central altar, a large arched window reveals beautiful views of the Shinano River, connecting ceremony with nature.
"The veil in particular has been conveyed as the thing which protected a bride from a wicked thing; the veil symbolised that past life is over and reborn to new life." – Eriko Kasahara
Chapel Exterior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Chapel Exterior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Chapel Interior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Chapel Interior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Chapel Interior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Chapel Interior - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Ceiling Details - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Crucifix Details - Photography: © Nacasa & Partners
Section - © Kasahara Design Work
