LECTURE AND MEDITATION INSIDE THE FRACTAL CHAPEL AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF GRAZ
Join architect Martin Lesjak for an evening at the FRACTAL CHAPEL, offering personal insights into the ideas, research, and interdisciplinary process that shaped this unique space. The event is organized by the Bildungsforum bei den Minoriten, the Evangelical Church of Styria (A.B.), and the Office for Hospital and Nursing Home Ministry of the Diocese of Graz-Seckau.
Drawing on years of collaboration with Richard Taylor (Fractals Research and University of Oregon) and Anastasija Lesjak (13&9 Design and ScienceDesignLab), Martin Lesjak explores how fractal patterns found in nature influence human perception and how these insights shaped the design of the chapel. Inspired by biophilic design principles, the project translates findings from science, architecture, art, and spirituality into a contemplative spatial experience.
The evening concludes with a guided meditation led by Christian Graf, hospital chaplain and member of the project team from its earliest stages. Having accompanied the chapel from its inception and continuing to care for its life today, he brings a unique perspective to this shared experience of the space.
The lecture "Fraktale Muster und ihre Wirkung auf den Menschen" will take place on June 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Discover the ideas behind the FRACTAL CHAPEL, gain personal insights into its creation, and experience the space through both reflection and meditation.
