We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Rafael Hintersteiner about their original and creative Room of meditation design work. Rafael Hintersteiner is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original room of meditation works.
Rafael Hintersteiner ("RH") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Saint Francis Chapel Room of meditation. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
RH : I wanted to create a room which is open for everyone at anytime.
RH : I hope that many people will visit the chapel and find a place where they can pray.
RH : The first imput was in 2008 and last year in October the building was finished.
RH : The idea to design a chapel was born during a trip in Umbria/Italy where I visited Assisi, the hometown of Saint Francis.
RH : First I studied the life of Saint Francis. What was important for him and then I tried to translate this into my design.
RH : I don't know. For me it was important to create a room where Saint Francis could work.
RH : I was working with models all the time cause there I could see the proportions best.
RH : Hmm... I had the chance to visit Assisi. I knew, how the life of Saint Francis look like. This was an important moment.
RH : I had a professor at University who helped me with technical answers. He is really a great person.
RH : I served apprenticeship as a joiner at my parents company and at school in Hallstatt. I see architecture from the eyes of a joiner.
RH : I had clear ideas for all the details of the chapel. Sometimes it was not easy to convince professionals but I always tried to give my best, successfully.
RH : My friends told me that I should have a try and I thought, why not?
RH : I made a lot of mistakes, but I always tried to see it positive - so I was able to improve.
