Jan Guzman
Architecture Portfolio
Farmingdale State College
Light Project
The purpose of this project is to design a proposed non-denominational chapel located on the campus of Farmingdale State College. The College wants this to be a profoundly spiritual place that people of all faiths can worship and reflect on life’s events.
Background Research
I researched the Notre Dame du Haut. The Roman Catholic chapel was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier and built in 1955 in Ronchamp, France.
The uniquely shaped openings cause rays of light to illuminate the space at an angle.
From the inside you can see the techniques that Le Corbusier used. There is a thin opening at the top where the wall and ceiling meet. The bowing shape of the roof (shown in section) controls the flow of light into the room.
Contexual Analysis & Sun Angels
Site plans & Sorting
Building in Surrounding Context
Hierarchy
1. Main Chapel
2. Memorial Chapel
3. Meditation Chapel
4. Secular
Sorting Spaces
Religious:
Main Chapel
Memorial Chapel
Meditation Chapel
Secular:
Offices
Conference Room
Library
Final Floor Plan
2D Sections
Main Chapel
Lobby
Women's Rest Room
Conference Room
Secretary Office
Library
Bell Tower
Meditation Chapel
Memorial Chapel
Main Chapel
2D Elevations
West
East
North
South
3D Elevations
Front
Right
Back
Left
3D Sections
Exterior Views
Project 3: Light Chapel
