
LIGHT
PURPOSE:
You have been selected to design a proposed non-denominational chapel located on the campus of Farmingdale State College. 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. The College has outlined a preliminary program that is listed below. 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.
RANK:
Chapel (Sacred Spaces - light oriented)
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Main Sanctuary; 50 people - oriented toward noon light
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Memorial Chapel (small - looking back on loss and regret) - oriented toward AM light
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Meditation Chapel (small - looking forward on life's choices) - oriented toward PM light
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Lobby
Offices / Utility (Secular - built context oriented)
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Secretary Office
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Clergy’s Office
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Small Library and Conference Room
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Storage
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Toilets
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FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
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