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Project 3:
Light Control

Research and Background: 

This Project's objective is to design a spiritually designated building on Farmingdale State Colleges Campus. This is to be achieved through various methods of light control studied throughout architectural landmarks and implemented into a series of chapels, all with respect to their specific function and demands.

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Light Research:  Seinajoki, Finland
Seinajoki Library - Alvar Aalto

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Elicited Elements:

The above images not only depict the different forms of light control present within Alvar Aaltos design but also serve as inspiration and a vessel for perspective regarding the forms of light control within the main chapel of this project.

Preceding Context
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Hierarchy

Sacred

-Main Chapel
-Meditation Chapel
-Memorial Chapel

Utilitarian

-Congregation Room
-Offices
-Restrooms
-Library
-Storage

Preliminary Chapel Diagrams

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​Site Location & 2Dimensional Views

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Floor Plan
Meditation Chapel
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Office
Restroom
Restroom
Office
Congregation Room
Library
Storage
Office
Memorial Chapel
Main Chapel
Meditation Chapel
Lobby 
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Circulation Path
Section Cut
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West Elevation
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North Elevation
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East Elevation
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South Elevation
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Perspective Renderings

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Site Plan:
Assimilated Sanctuary

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Chapel Sections 
3D Section + Isolated 

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