作为基督教最有力且最具代表性的象征，十字架用其“爱与救赎”的内涵不断为信徒带去希望和启发。在圣彼得教堂最显眼的临街立面，一个坚定且易于辨认的镂空十字架不仅表明了建筑的用途，也向公众传达了上帝的爱与恩典。

The most potent and recognised symbol of Christianity is the cross. A symbol of atonement, it provides hope and inspiration to the faithful. The Chapel of St. Peter presents a confident and identifiable cross to its most public face signifying the buildings purpose, while providing a public message of God’s love and our salvation.

▼项目概览，overview © Mark Smith

十字架的垂直元素一直延伸并贯穿了整个屋顶，呈现出一种个性化的倒置姿态。倒置十字（又称圣彼得十字，代表了人不及神的谦卑）的结构在教堂内部更为明显，形成了与圣彼得的强烈联系，赋予了空间内部一种更深层次的神学解读与体验。从十字结构中透进来的光线穿过朝拜坐席中部径直指向祭坛。教堂入口被设置在整个菱形状建筑的一侧，在室内，会众的坐席位于面朝祭坛的主轴线上。

▼教堂入口，entrance of the chapel © Mark Smith

The vertical element of the cross is extended into and across the roof to present itself as an inverted cross taking on a highly personalised meaning to St Peter’s College. This gesture only becomes apparent from within the chapel and as such forms a strong connection to Saint Peter, giving the interior experience an elevated depth of meaning and theological reading. The spatial energy of the interior form is directed toward the Altar and the Cross beyond; in effect towards the light. The entry into The Chapel is to one side of the diamond, or fish shaped plan. Inside, the congregation is turned onto a main axis towards the Altar.

▼从十字结构中透进来的光线穿过朝拜坐席中部径直指向圣坛，the light from the cross structure came straight through the center of the pilgrimage seat towards the altar © Mark Smith

▼圣坛细部，details © Mark Smith