![Conversion of a Chapel in Bern / Morscher Architects - Table, Windows, Chair, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53d4/9f94/c07a/8059/5e00/009b/newsletter/PORTADA.jpg?1406443369)
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Architects: Morscher Architects
- Area: 500 m²
- Year: 2013
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Photographs:Dominique Uldry
![Conversion of a Chapel in Bern / Morscher Architects - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53d4/9f94/c07a/8045/2b00/00a3/newsletter/UmnutzungKapelleBern_02.jpg?1406443369)
Text description provided by the architects. In the former Luke Chapel - built in 1924 as a Bernese district church in the Art Deco style and completely disfigured in the 70s – are now built 2 new homes. In order to keep the floor free of supports and receive the light oft he generous church window, the upper apartment was hanged as a concrete box in the two-storey former church.
The once closed south facade could now be opened with generous sash windows and cantilevered balconies to the quarters and to the garden.
![Conversion of a Chapel in Bern / Morscher Architects - Sofa, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53d4/9fd4/c07a/8045/2b00/00a4/newsletter/UmnutzungKapelleBern_04.jpg?1406443443)
Both apartments were equipped with a simple Minergie ventilation, which is perfectly integrated in the interface between living and sleeping spaces and fresh air is introduced by linear diffusers.
![Conversion of a Chapel in Bern / Morscher Architects - Bathtub, Bathroom](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53d4/a00b/c07a/80d9/7100/00ac/newsletter/UmnutzungKapelleBern_05.jpg?1406443506)
Where previously the pastor preached at the altar and where the organist played hymns, is now the kitchen - food is cooked and cheerful children's laughter rings out.
![Conversion of a Chapel in Bern / Morscher Architects - Column](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/53d4/a000/c07a/8059/5e00/009d/medium_jpg/UmnutzungKapelleBern_03.jpg?1406443500)