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Austrian chapel awarded best interior of the year at World Architecture Festival 2025 as BIG airport wins best future project

By Niall Patrick Walsh|

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture has been awarded World Interior of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2025. The scheme, located at a state hospital in Graz, Austria, serves as a serene retreat for patients, staff, and visitors. 

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

The chapel’s design draws on neuroscience and environmental psychology, using biophilic elements and scientifically developed fractal patterns to support emotional well-being in a hospital setting. Created in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oregon/Fractals Research, the custom-generated fractals provide visual engagement and relaxation. 

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

A minimal material palette, dominated by wood, highlights the interplay of pattern, form, and light. The 350-square-foot space features a double-height volume, a full-height glass facade, and an 26-foot interior culminating at a sculpted walnut-root altar that anchors the chapel’s contemplative atmosphere.

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

In addition to World Interior of the Year, the final day of the World Architecture Festival saw a series of projects honored as overall winners of their respective categories. Below, we have listed the winning projects.  

Future Project of the Year: Gelephu International Airport by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group in Gelephu, Bhutan. Image credit: BIG
Landscape of the Year: Embracing Flood: Xinjiang River Ecological Corridor by Turenscape in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. Image credit: Turenscape
The American Beauty Prize, supported by the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust: Isla Intersections Supportive Housing & Paseo by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects in Los Angeles, CA, United States. Image credit: Eric Staudenmaier
Best Use of Colour: Alibaba Xixi Tech Campus Landscape by ASPECT Studios in Hangzhou, China. Image credit: Wangwenjie
Best Use of Natural Light, supported by VELUX: Redhill Early Learning Center by Hubo Studio in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Image credit: Iwan Baan
Best Use of Stone, supported by Turkish Stones: Dialogue with Nature - Commune Store by Atelier Global Limited in Mount Wuyi, Fujian, China. Image credit: ZHIYI, Boris Shiu
Best Use of Timber: Quinta De Adorigo Winery by Atelier Sergio Rebelo in Tabuaço, Douro Valley, Portugal. Image credit: Fernando Guerra / FG + SG
Small Project of the Year: The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre of Las Chumberas by Fernando Menis in La Laguna, Spain. Image credit: Roland Halbe
Student Charette Prize, supported by Broadway Malyan: SPONGE OF THE KEYS by University of Manitoba 
The Sustainability Prize, supported by ROCKWOOL: 1265 Borregas by MGA | Michael Green Architecture, SERA Architects in Sunnyvale, United States. Image credit: Ema Peter Photography
The GROHE Water Prize: 'waterspaces' by Rizoma del agua in Chimalhuacán area, Mexico City, Mexico
WAFX Prize: Regenerative Tree by Nikken Sekkei

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Austrian chapel awarded best interior of the year at World Architecture Festival 2025 as BIG airport wins best future project

By Niall Patrick Walsh|

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

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FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

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FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture has been awarded World Interior of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2025. The scheme, located at a state hospital in Graz, Austria, serves as a serene retreat for patients, staff, and visitors. 

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

The chapel’s design draws on neuroscience and environmental psychology, using biophilic elements and scientifically developed fractal patterns to support emotional well-being in a hospital setting. Created in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oregon/Fractals Research, the custom-generated fractals provide visual engagement and relaxation. 

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

A minimal material palette, dominated by wood, highlights the interplay of pattern, form, and light. The 350-square-foot space features a double-height volume, a full-height glass facade, and an 26-foot interior culminating at a sculpted walnut-root altar that anchors the chapel’s contemplative atmosphere.

FRACTAL CHAPEL by INNOCAD architecture. Image credit: Paul Ott

In addition to World Interior of the Year, the final day of the World Architecture Festival saw a series of projects honored as overall winners of their respective categories. Below, we have listed the winning projects.  

Future Project of the Year: Gelephu International Airport by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group in Gelephu, Bhutan. Image credit: BIG
Landscape of the Year: Embracing Flood: Xinjiang River Ecological Corridor by Turenscape in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. Image credit: Turenscape
The American Beauty Prize, supported by the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust: Isla Intersections Supportive Housing & Paseo by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects in Los Angeles, CA, United States. Image credit: Eric Staudenmaier
Best Use of Colour: Alibaba Xixi Tech Campus Landscape by ASPECT Studios in Hangzhou, China. Image credit: Wangwenjie
Best Use of Natural Light, supported by VELUX: Redhill Early Learning Center by Hubo Studio in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Image credit: Iwan Baan
Best Use of Stone, supported by Turkish Stones: Dialogue with Nature - Commune Store by Atelier Global Limited in Mount Wuyi, Fujian, China. Image credit: ZHIYI, Boris Shiu
Best Use of Timber: Quinta De Adorigo Winery by Atelier Sergio Rebelo in Tabuaço, Douro Valley, Portugal. Image credit: Fernando Guerra / FG + SG
Small Project of the Year: The Holy Redeemer Church and Community Centre of Las Chumberas by Fernando Menis in La Laguna, Spain. Image credit: Roland Halbe
Student Charette Prize, supported by Broadway Malyan: SPONGE OF THE KEYS by University of Manitoba 
The Sustainability Prize, supported by ROCKWOOL: 1265 Borregas by MGA | Michael Green Architecture, SERA Architects in Sunnyvale, United States. Image credit: Ema Peter Photography
The GROHE Water Prize: 'waterspaces' by Rizoma del agua in Chimalhuacán area, Mexico City, Mexico
WAFX Prize: Regenerative Tree by Nikken Sekkei

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