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Idea Formation
-The first unitarian church was desgined by architect Louis Khan
-He directed light by having large light towers and very long windows maximizing the amount of light to enter the building

Light Machines

Narrative
Farmingdale State College wants to build a non-demonational chapel. The campus wants the building to be built on a space with a circulation path and incorporate the idea of controlling light.
Ranking
1.Main Chapel
2.Memorial
3.Meditation
Sorting
Public: Chapel, Lobby
Private: Office, Library,
Conference Room
Each chapel was designed to control light and be used at different times of the day. The Main Chapel is oriented towards the middle of the day. The meditation is oriented towards the morning and the memorial chapel is oriented towards the afternoon light.
Site Analysis & Sun Path




Winter Path Summer Path


Site Plan


Building Floor Plans

Elevations



Light Control




3-D Views





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