This chapel, located within the cemetery of Mazzarino, is conceived as a place where everything is designed to evoke introspection and peace.

The architectural layout follows the existing site footprint, with interior space defined by the subtraction of volumes—a direct result of a construction system that allows for no alternatives.

The openings adhere strictly to the geometry of the voids, serving to bring natural light, fresh air, or access into the building. The main entrance, crafted from perforated metal, leads directly to the center of the chapel, where visitors are welcomed into an extremely clean and minimal space. Here, the geometry is defined by the lines of the tombstones and the coffered ceiling.

The entire southern elevation is a full-height glazed wall that floods the interior with natural light and creates a visual connection to the landscape beyond.

Stone cladding alternates between tactile and visual textures: rough and porous on the exterior, smooth and polished on the interior, where the tombstones—rooted in their function—also shape the architectural geometry.

The main façade, made of sandblasted Perlatino di Sicilia stone, is interrupted only by the metal profile and recessed entrance vestibule. The north and south elevations are finished in light-colored plaster, harmonizing with the tone of the stone.

Solid and void, opacity and transparency, smoothness and roughness—these dualities define the essence and spirituality of the space through their ongoing dialogue.

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