Final Program Diagrams

Program Statement:

The idea of materials drastically affects the design of a project. By looking at one specific material for a building, the finished result will differ from that of another material. Scales and proportions of spaces will be determined on the building material. By looking at a program that is universal, such as a spiritual space, the opportunities and ways of approaching the design are endless. The idea of using an individual material will be reflected in the program. A busy environment and heavy amounts of activity will surround the space. The program will create a retreat from the hectic everyday life. The use of one material will lower the level of complexity and reflect in the human thinking process. It will allow for a more serene and private area for the individual. The space will be for self-reflection and act as an escape from reality.

This is a conceptual diagram showing how materials will create a barrier between a busy city and a reflective/spiritual interior for the individual.

This diagram shows how even at different scales the space can be for the individual and create a sense of privacy.

This shows the adjacency between the site and the urban city. The site becomes a retreat from its busy surroundings.