{"id":7941,"date":"2026-03-22T11:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dnarchstudio.com\/?p=7941"},"modified":"2026-03-22T11:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:41:11","slug":"%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%85%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%ba%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0-2026-%d0%bd%d0%b0-wallpaper-%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d0%be%d1%82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dnarchstudio.com\/en\/%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%85%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%ba%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0-2026-%d0%bd%d0%b0-wallpaper-%d0%bb%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d0%be%d1%82\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallpaper* Architect of the Year 2026: Lina Gottme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When asked about a building that makes her smile, Lina Gotme\u2014one of Wallpaper*\u2019s Architects of the Year for 2026\u2014reflects on Luis Barrag\u00e1n\u2019s chapel at the Capuchin monastery and other inspiring spaces.<\/article>
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It\u2019s not about what makes me smile, but about the quiet emotion we feel in peaceful spaces\u2014where light, silence, and presence create a deep inner sense of beauty.<\/article>
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Lina Ghotmeh on Luis Barrag\u00e1n\u2019s Capuchin Convent Chapel and Beyond<\/strong><\/article>
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Many spaces evoke this feeling. I recall my visit to the chapel at Luis Barrag\u00e1n\u2019s Capuchin monastery in Mexico, where entering is a profoundly moving experience. Soft light fills the space, and the prohibition on photography creates a rare respite from technology. Moving from a smaller room to a larger space, one encounters colorful light streaming through the stained-glass windows, which enhances the sense of tranquility.<\/article>
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What is most striking is how seamlessly the building blends into the urban landscape. It does not stand out as a monument, but rather feels like an intimate space for prayer.<\/p>

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A similar sense of awe can be experienced at the Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki. At first glance, a modest rock formation suddenly reveals a carved-out interior space with a dome resting on exposed rock. The transition from the urban environment to this \u201ccave\u201d is striking, and the copper ceiling and soft candlelight create a unique atmosphere.<\/p>

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Alvaro Siza\u2019s Boa Nova Tea House in Portugal offers a similar experience, unfolding through a carefully choreographed sequence that gradually reveals the sea and the landscape.<\/p>

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What impresses me most is not only the immersive nature of these spaces, but also their ability to \u201clisten\u201d to their surroundings and reveal their beauty. The architecture almost disappears, becoming a frame for the landscape and directing the experience. This creates a cinematic sensation, as in Tadao Ando\u2019s Chichu Museum, where the building is carved into a hill and blurs the boundary between nature and architecture.<\/p>

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The human experience is at the heart of my work. I design through proportions, movement, and the way the body moves through space\u2014creating environments that feel natural, calm, and alive. For me, architecture is both a powerful moment and a quiet part of everyday life.<\/p><\/article>

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