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PROJECT III: LIGHT & C NSTRUCTION
Non-Denominational Chapel
Program:
The objective of this project is to show how natural light can influence the spaces within a building as well as supporting the visual demands of a building's use. Natural light has always been one of the most important elements in Architecture, and is often the starting point of the design. In this project, various approaches are used to control natural light to make more out of the spaces.
Narrative:
You have been selected to design a proposed non-denominational chapel located on the campus of SUNY Farmingdale. The College wants this to be a profoundly spiritual place that people of all faiths can worship and reflect on life’s events. The College believes this can be achieved by the creative use of light. A site has yet to selected on campus; the College is looking for guidance from the Architect. The building should be integrated into the fabric of the campus. The College explicitly requests the design not be symmetrical..
Contextual Analysis:
lIGHT RESEARCH
Conceptual Idea:
RANK:
-Main Chapel
-Sides Chapels
-lobby
-Library
-Offices
Elevations:
Sectional Views:
3D Views/Other Views:
3D View 1
North West
3D View 2
South West
3D View 3
North East
3D View 4
South East
Rear View
Birds-Eye View
Main Chapel: 3D Interior and Exterior
3D View 7
Main Chapel (Front)
3D View 6
Main Chapel (Side)
3D View 8
Main Chapel (Back)
3D Interior 2 (Main Chapel)
Beam creates contrast with shade and natural light.
3D View 9
Main Chapel (Base)
3D Interior 2 (Main Chapel)
Controlling natural light at the base.
Memorial Side Chapel: 3D Interior and Exterior
Memorial Side Chapel
3D Exterior
Memorial Side Chapel
Memorial Side Chapel (Roof)
3D Exterior
Another View
Showing how the light is controlled
Memorial Side Chapel
Front View
Memorial Side Chapel
3D Interior Memorial Side Chapel Showing Break Wall.
Meditation Side Chapel: 3D Interior and Exterior
Meditation Chapel
Front View
Meditation Side
Interior Front Light
Meditation
Side View
Meditation Side Chapel
Interior Side View
Meditation
3D Exterior
Meditation Side Chapel
Interior 3D View
More Views:
Ending Quote
"I dont believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind"- Tadao Ando
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