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ARCHITECT:

Alvar Aalto

LIVED IN:

Kuortane, Finland,

PROJECTS:

-Mount Angel Library   

-Riola Parish Church      -Seinajoki Library 

Narrative: 
The main goal of this project was to pick a location on the Farmingdale State College campus and design a non-symmetrical Chapel that uses light to brighten up each of the Chapel rooms. This spiritual Chapel will be a great addition to the campus to allow Students to come and worship and reflect on life.
Criteria:
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Chapel (Sacred Spaces - light oriented)

  • Main Sanctuary; 50 people

  • Memorial Chapel (small - looking back on loss and regret)

  • Meditation Chapel (small - looking forward on life's choices)

  • Lobby

Offices / Utility (Secular - built context oriented)

  • Secretary Office

  • Clergy’s Office

  • Small Library and Conference Room

  • Storage

  • Toilets

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Light Research:

Site Analysis :

Light Patterns: 
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Circulation 
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Nature Patterns

Google Earth Look at Farmingdale State College 

Space
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Function
Building Heights
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Cardboard Light Boxes
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Light Boxes:

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Site Plan 2D/3D Views:

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Floor Plan/ Sections:

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Memorial/ Main Chapel Section 
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East 
West 
North 
South 

3D Sections:

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3D Chapel Sections:

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Memorial Chapel 
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Meditation Chapel 
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Main Chapel 
Side Elevation 
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Front Elevation 
Back Elevation 
Side Elevation 

Elevations:

Final Design

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On Site:
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