Light
The making of Form & Order

This project's objective was to design a non-denominational chapel on the Farmingdale State College campus. This would become a place where anybody can practice the religion, they pertain to or enjoy. In order for this project to be achieved, we needed to utilize a simple yet complex light technique. Such technique includes backlighting, reflector shields and light cannons can be used to control the amount of light entering the building at a time. Combining this technique with curved surfaces, creates a unique light pattern that flows through the building and formulates the design ideas created.

Background Research

Unitarian Meeting House- Frank lloyd Wright

The research I conducted was based mainly on the utilization of light as well as the floor plans that show the building in a more deconstructed manner. This specific drawing is the longitudinal section of the Unitarian Meeting House from the front view.

This image presented is in the main floor plan of the structure, specifically in the sanctuary and this demonstrates Frank Lloyd Wright utilization of the light element in this structure. These lights provide an entrance in which they change with respect to the amount of light being presented at the moment.

The image here demonstrates the usage of indirect artificial lighting. Which allows for the building to be more distinct within the night, being placed specifically in locations that highlight the buildings design.