Architectural Marvel and Cultural Gem: Futuna Chapel
Futuna Chapel in Karori, Wellington is more than a church—it’s an iconic piece of New Zealand’s architectural heritage. Visitors are captivated by its unique triangular design and the way natural light filters through stunning stained glass, creating a serene and inspiring environment. Praised for exquisite craftsmanship in every detail—from timber joinery to the granite altar—this chapel is also renowned for its excellent acoustics, making it a favored venue for intimate concerts and lectures. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast or a cultural explorer, Futuna Chapel offers a memorable experience that blends artistry with spirituality.
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Brahmastyo Puji
a year agoI really love its architecture. Triangular shaped with raw finishing material, sunlight filling the interior through beautifully placed stain glass create unique experience. Even if you look at the details: timber structure join, windows, seatings or roof gutter and ponds as water reserve. It's truly another level of craftsmanship.
Glenn Evans
5 years agoA church with lovely architecture and presence. The midday sun illuminates the stained glass windows beautifully and radiates down to paint the walls and floor with floor with colours
Andrew Thompson-Davies
6 years agoI've sung in here a few times now. It is a really interesting and iconic place, and has a special place in the history of New Zealand architecture. It's quite small, made mostly out of concrete, and has an alter made from a huge block of granite. It's no longer a Chapel, and is used for small concerts now. It has good acoustics.
The Adventures of Kaye Maree Dunn MEA
a year agoGreat Futuna Lecture hosted by Karl Wixon and Jacob Scott
Adam Fitriawijaya
6 years agoGood Architecture at very beautiful place