ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I

LIGHT

The idea behind this project is to understand the use of light, and how it effects the spaces of a building based on the different directions and angles it filters in. Light can be used towards the buildings advantage based upon where the light enters the building. It can make small spaces seem large, and can also pour into a space dramatically based on how it enters the space.

PROJECT OUTLINE:

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.

CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS:

SITE SELECTION:

Based on my analysis of the campus, I have picked the location where the chapel will be constructed. The building will be placed along the formal 'Ellipse' space and connect to the main circulation path that connects to the dorms as well as the campus center. It is close to the nearby parking lots, and by having this new student life building placed by the dorms also gives emphasis on the building being used as a relaxing space rather than an academic use. This area of campus is more quieter due to the fact of that academic buildings are more inwards of campus as well as the Business Building being across The Ellipse. This area being less crowded and more quieter works in favor of the new development being mainly chapels and offices.