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Design 2
Project 3
Light ARC257

The objective of this project is to design a non-denominational chapel for Farmingdale State College that provides a peaceful and welcoming environment for individuals of all faiths to worship and reflect. The College believes that the thoughtful use of natural light can enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the space. The design will focus on controlling and shaping light to create a space that is both functional and visually inspiring, supporting worship, meditation, and reflection.
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Work
Light Background Research
Steven Holl - Chapel of St. Ignatius 
Steven Holl described the chapel as “seven bottles of light within a stone box,” with each “bottle” symbolizing an important element of Catholic worship. Natural light passes through these forms to create unique physical and spiritual experiences, producing areas of both clear and colored illumination throughout the space.
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The walls are carefully designed to regulate the way natural light enters the building. As sunlight passes through the colored glass windows, it reflects off the surfaces of the walls, which serve both as reflective elements and as barriers that guide and distribute light throughout different parts of the interior space.
The curved ceiling creates a sense of motion within the space, allowing light to move smoothly across the interior and shift in appearance throughout the day.
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Site Selection
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Final Floor Plan
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RESTROOM
LOBBY
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
MEDITATION CHAPEL
MAIN CHAPEL
LIBRARY
RESTROOM
CONFERENCE
ROOM
STORAGE
SECRETARY
OFFICE
CLERGY'S
OFFICE
Circulation
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Contextual Analysis Charts
Circulation
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Spaces
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Forms
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Building Use
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Spring
Winter
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Fall
Summer
Preliminary Light Sections
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Surrounding Context
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Elevations
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SE Elevation
SW Elevation
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NW Elevation
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NE Elevation
Sections
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3D Sections
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Exterior Views
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