Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura wins the Hospitality Building LEAF award 2015 with his Ribbon Chapel project.

The ‘metal ribbon’ is as symbolic as it is functional. Two winding staircases start at different places, intercross and finally meet—creating the ribbon. The staircases lean on ‘one another,’ doting the building the name Wedding Chapel for its ability to enrich human relationships with nature.

Its environment adds to the delight of the design, set in a luxury resort overlooking green scenery, mountains and sea. The 15.4-meter-tall structure melds the use of timber and glass panels beautifully, with a touch of zinc alloy that resists whether conditions.

An annual ceremony that unites over 200 international architects and designers, the LEAF awards 2015 (Leading European Architects Forum) took place October 21 in London.

Renowned professionals as trusted judges for 2015:

Michael Clark–Director, Aedas

Alan Crawford–Founder, Crawford Partnership Architects

Valerie Evans–Director, Architecture, Atkins Global

Firas Hnoosh–Director, BDP

Božana Komljenović–Associate, Zaha Hadid Architects

Lukasz Platkowski–all Buildings Practice Area Leader, Principal, Gensler

Heinz Richardson–Director, Jestico + Whiles

Jim Rimelspach–Principal and Founder, Wilson Associates

Peter Shaw–Global Board Director, Aedas