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Muhammad Adeel Sheikh Future Architect
Narrative
You have been selected to design a proposed non-denominational chapel located on the campus of SUNY Farmingdale. The College wants this to be a profoundly spiritual place that people of all faiths can worship and reflect on life’s events. this can be a place where students can go to relax and get away from there worrires. The College believes this can be achieved by the creative use of light. the building will have to be oriented with the sun so light can enter the building through the chapels The College has outlined a preliminary program that is listed below. A site has yet to selected on campus; the College is looking for guidance from the Architect. The building should be integrated into the fabric of the campus. The College explicitly requests the design not be symmetrical.outside. The main purpose of the building is to let natural light in.
Rank
Main Sanctuary
Memorial side chapel
Meditation side chapel
Lobby
Light Research
Contextual Analysis
Floor Plan
Circulation
Context
Light Diagrams
3D Views
Exterior
Interior
Elevations
Sections
Light Source
Philosophy Statement
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the building was placed where it is because it helps form the space
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the chapels are oriented with the way the angle of the sun comes where the building sits.
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the main purpose of the building sitting where it is because to capture the most natural light.
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the light is captured by the curved walls and light bouncing and reflecting of the walls.
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