LIGHT

Narrative: In this project Farmingdale State College is looking for a spot to put in a non-denominational chapel. They need help finding a site spot to place it and need help to design it to capture and control light. They have asked to use these required rooms/functions below. This chapel is to be meant for students on campus to attend or visit any time of day to relax or pray and is meant to be practiced by any and/or all beliefs. The main objective of this project is to see how well the architect can manipulate/control the light.

 

Rank: 

Main Chapel

Memorial Chapel

Meditation Chapel

Lobby

Storage

Restrooms

 

Light Research:

 

D:\BETZ LIGHT RESEARCH.pptx

 

Light Machines:

 

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS:

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Site in Context:

 

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Back Elevation:

 

Front Elevation:

 

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