Light
Making of Form and Order
This project's objective was to design a non-denominational chapel on the Farmingdale State College campus. The College considers this a place where anybody can practice their own religion. This needed to be achieved through the creative use of light. Different techniques such as backlighting, reflector shields, and light cannons can be used to control the amount of light that enters a building. When curved surfaces are used in a building, beautiful light splashes and unique light patterns can be created.
Light Background Research
Le Corbusier, Convent of La Tourette
Le Corbusier used the concept of letting light in with five different phenomena: light cannon, light gun, light ray, loggia, and undulating glazing. He expressed an exceptional sensitivity to the interaction of colors and light in this sacred building
Light Sections
Contextual Site Analysis
Circulation
Spaces
Building Heights
Function
Natural Patterns
Sun Angles
Site Plan and Sorting
When thinking about where to place my building I had to take into consideration the circulation, the context of the spaces formed by the original buildings, and the lighting. I chose this place where the three chapels would get most sunlight and it made more sense especially. With the Macro-vehicular circulation passing through, it would get a lot of attention from the students and visitors.
Desing Process
I got some of my inspiration from Le Corbusier's Convent La Tourette, where he uses different types of light cannons just like I am in my chapels
Additionally, the slit in the roof of my Main Chapel is inspired by Notre Dame du Haut chapel as well.
Final Design
Final Floor Plan
Final 3D Exterior
Elevations
North Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
East Elevation
Sections
Main Chapel
Meditation Chapel
