Rainbow Chapel
Unconventional wedding venues are getting more popular among Chinese. In the last few years there was an increased demand for modern locations for wedding ceremonies. One of the latest addition to this industry is the Rainbow Chapel, by Coordination Asia. Built in the G+Park, in Shanghai, the pavilion is a basic cylinder, inside a partially opened cube.The circle and the square are both symbolical for the Chinese culture. “The circle represents fullness and unity, while the square stands for honesty and virtue, and when combined, they give a sense of perfection and offer a place of luck.” While modern in approach, they still care for their heritage, their traditions and customs.
Photo: COORDINATION ASIA Ltd.
The ritual of passing is also depicted in the bridge you have to cross, over a pond of water, to enter the pavilion. This might also be a reference to the sacred union that is celebrated between two people inside this building, like the ancient dynasty palaces, that were enclosed into three circles of water, hinting to the purity of the royal family.65 shades of colors were used for the 3060 glass elements which are creating the outside wall. The Rainbow Chapel is a light rainbow colored opened space, filled with different hues depending on the sun position in the sky. Aside from the childhood memories, it also brings joy and happiness to the people entering. Let’s face it, It’s hard to hold your smile when seeing this féerie of colors. Coordination Asia is the design team for the entire G+Plus Park. Which was “designed around the Shanghai Museum of Glass”, and has “recently celebrated its 4 year anniversary and unveiled a lifestyle addition to its premises, pinning a new first for China: the inclusion of a wedding chapel into a museum park” – the Rainbow Chapel.
Photo: COORDINATION ASIA Ltd.
project info:
Architects: COORDINATION ASIA
location: shanghai, china
Project Year: 2015
Designers: logon urban.architecture.design
Contractors: Shanghai G+ Culture and Developing Co.Ltd
area: 390 sqm
team: tilman thürmer, manuela mappa
client: shanghai g+ culture creative developing co.,ltd
photography: coordination asia
By Cristina Juc
Cristina Juc is passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and architecture. A former Assistant Editor and Writing Intern at Arch2O, she contributed insightful content exploring innovation in the built environment. Her involvement in events like the Transylvania Biennial of Architecture reflects her ongoing commitment to architectural discourse. Currently the Executive Director at Spherik Accelerator, Cristina supports startups driving change across creative and tech industries. With a background in community building and educational tech, she continues to champion forward-thinking solutions that shape how we design, build, and experience space.