What a great use of old with new. The Gothic architecture of the church mixed with new classics in design add great visual interest and design. Velcovsky has used the classic Panton chair for Vitra and updated it to fit the aesthetic by turning the mass of chairs as pews. Modifying each chair by adding a small cushion and adding a cut-out of a cross on each chair customize this church.
The continued use of old and new is seen with the use of several oriental rugs to help ground the modern aesthetic of the Panton chairs. The simplicity of this design is what helps make it so bold. The minimalism keeps the grand architecture of the church visible, but complimented by the classic designs. Perhaps the best view of the two styles melding together is depicted in the image below. The minimalism continues to the altar where four simple Eames DSR Eiffel Tower Base chairs sit. 
Located in the village of Chodovice, Eastern Bohemia this work by Velcovsky is a collaboration with his design studio Qubus. The design is a simple, sophisticated, mix of old and new classics.Source: qubus.cz
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