FRACTAL CHAPEL NOMINATED AT HEALING ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Great news came to our office: the Fractal Chapel at the University Hospital Graz, by INNOCAD architecture in collaboration with 13&9 Design and Fractals Research, has been nominated for the Healing Architecture Awards, recognizing its contribution to healing-centered design and its innovative synthesis of science, space, and human perception. Healing Architecture is more than a competition – it is a platform for excellence and inspiration!

The award honors outstanding architecture and interior architecture in the healthcare sector, celebrating projects that promote well-being and set new standards through healing spatial concepts. The nomination highlights the Fractal Chapel as a pioneering example of evidence-based, atmospheric design.

A key aspect of the chapel’s design is its biophilic approach, translating natural growth into spatial experience. The spiral geometry unfolds as a continuous, embracing movement, guiding visitors intuitively while evoking organic patterns found in nature. Fractal lighting filters through perforated patterns, creating shifting plays of shadow and glow over time. This dynamic interplay evokes the complexity of natural environments, resulting in a calm, immersive atmosphere that supports perception and well-being through scientifically proven stress-reducing effects.