Design Concept

During the third week of the project the team presented their design concept the the congregation and larger community. The goal of the meeting was to present the concept and get feedback. Everyone was nervous and had worked so hard to get the presentation together. In the end it seemed that the community was impressed with the work and expressed that the design exceeded their expectations.

The community meeting included all our favorite people.

Teem picture, the space in the middle is for Brad, he got stuck talking to folks while the picture was being taken.

The design concepts include:

• Intimate space to serve the community in the ways they requested; funeral services and other small gatherings
• Space for contemplation and reflection when services are not in progress (most of the time), space doubles as foyer for larger gathering space during services.
• Strong sense of entry and procession. Designed as a ramp, framed openings, and a continuous central axis
• Adaptation for diverse climate at site. Slating is designed to buffer wind on north side but still allow air circulation.

 

Word concepts for contemplation space.

 

Word concept for main space

Existing site plan

New Design site plan

Overall View of model

North Side elevation

Closeup of eaves showing the slat detail to echo the original windows

Plan with elevations.

Enlarged plan. Shows location of larger "service" space and smaller "contemplation" space