Finland’s Beautiful Lilja Chapel is a Pop-Up Prefab Church

The <a href="http://www.upm.com/EN/MEDIA/All-news/Pages/%E2%80%98Lilja%E2%80%99-meditative-chapel-made-from-UPM%E2%80%99s-WISA-wood-products-001-to-10-helmi-2011-19-26.aspx">Lilja Chapel</a> is an amazing temporary structure for meditation made entirely from prefabricated panels. Conceived by <a href="http://www.upm.com/">UPM Architects</a>, the transportable unit is constructed from <a href="http://www.wisaplywood.com/en/Pages/default.aspx">WISA plywood</a>, and it has been designed to be open, airy and infused with natural light. After winning a student design competition the chapel was constructed in the city of <a href="http://www.ouka.fi/english/">Oulu</a> in northern Finland. Set amongst a spectacular landscape, the windows of this beautiful structure look outward to frame the stunning Nordic landscape.

The designers made sure to avoid specific religious symbols.

A triangular glass wall looks out over the surrounding trees.

The structure remains a calming site for refuge and serenity.

The designers ensured the striking structure would be a lasting testament to medative design.

The structure uses a variety of WISA wood products and toughened glass.

The design is clean and sharp with spotlights embedded in the floor.