Crosslight Wedding Chapel

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration and Renovation
  • Design Company
    Ideorealm Design
  • Lead Designer
    Zhaopei Chen, Maowu He
  • Design Team
    Guang Luo, Chaotong Lu
  • Architecture Firm
    Ideorealm Design
  • Interior Designer
    Zhaopei Chen, Maowu He, Guang Luo, Chaotong Lu
  • Lighting Design
    ReIax Light
  • Construction Company
    Nantong Jinmei Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Photo Credit
    Yiwen Xu
  • Project Location
    Qidong, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Client
    Qidong Jiangtian Ecological Park
  • Project Date
    October 2024

Crosslight Wedding Chapel transforms a forgotten go-kart track on the city’s outskirts into a sanctuary of romance and spirituality. Inspired by the graceful white camellia, the Chapel’s fluid, petal-like curves exude elegance and poise. The architectural form, minimalist yet dynamic, harmonizes with the natural surroundings, creating a surreal interplay of light and shadow. A hidden cross-shaped opening illuminates at night, guiding couples like a lighthouse to their vows.
The design’s essence lies in its quiet strength—reverent yet unyielding—where timeless beauty meets modern minimalism. The pristine white exterior mirrors purity, while the expansive, soaring interior allows light to dance freely, crafting a poetic atmosphere of tranquility and introspection. As the sun sets, the Chapel's silhouette glows, evoking a sense of serene majesty. Crosslight Wedding Chapel redefines ritual spaces, inviting visitors to escape urban chaos and reconnect with their innermost selves, turning an architectural work into a holy place of love, light, and eternal commitment.

Bio
Zhaopei Chen is the founder and chief designer of Ideorealm Design. He also serves as the executive president of the Foshan Zhanjiang Design Power Association and a visiting professor in the Environmental Design Department at Guangdong Polytechnic College. With a deep understanding of design’s essence, Danny explores its evolving role in business models, brand empowerment, and cultural perspectives. His works and design philosophy have been widely recognized by well-known media both domestically and internationally.

Other prizes
2023 FDCAWARD International Influential Cover Designer of the Year 2022 Jintang Prize Outstanding Design Work of the Year 2022 LHDA International Luxury Homes Design Awards - Designer of the Year APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards For Elite - Exhibition Category Grand Prize North America Premio Interceramic of Architecture & Interior Design - Commercial Category Grand Prize World IDA—APDC Design Excellence Awards - Honorary Award 14th Modern Decoration International Media Award - Office Space of the Year APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards For Elite - Jury Special Award China Space Design Competition “PENG DING” Awards - Best Office Space Award




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