Light
We have been selected to design a proposed non-denominational chapel for the Farmingdale State College Campus. The building will be a profoundly spiritual place that people of all faiths can worship and reflect of life's events.
We are to choose the site of the building, design a building that is well integrated into the fabric of the campus. We are to include a Main Sanctuary for 50 people, a Memorial Chapel, and a Meditation Chapel. The Focus of the design is based on the creative use of lights.
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Site Analysis
Circulation
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Spaces
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Nature Patterns
Function
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Building Heights
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Light Patterns
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Light Models
Light Box 1
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Light Box 2
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Light Box 3
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Site Plan in Context
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I chose this location for Project 3 because I think it fits around the eclipse perfectly. This is the only vacant area around the eclipse without a building and it does not interfere with the mall space. The design of the chapel is made to capture as much light as possible. Throughout the year the sun rises from the east side, moves around the southern side during the day, and sets on the west side. The meditation chapel will receive light in the morning as the sun comes up. The main sanctuary is positioned so as the day goes on it receives light from the sun at its highest and longest hours. And when the day is coming to an end the memorial chapel will capture the light on the west side.
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Floor Plan
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3D Final Design
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Elevations
East
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West
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North
South
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2D Sections
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3D Sections
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3D Views
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3D Interior & Close ups
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Final Design Animation
