MONASTERY

ARC201 Architectural Design: Environment, Fall 2019
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Find an object to drive the form of a spiritual complex. This project introduces students to a complex program, square footage requirements, and a common site.
This project uses the concept of the Vastu Purusha Mandala to create a monastery. Using the 8x8 grid and spiritual meanings assigned with the cardinal directions, the program is dispersed through three floors. A lavatory and sleeping areas are located on the ground floor. The second floor contains the chapel. The third floor consists of a kitchen area and a library. Exploration of different materials other than wood would strengthen this project. Emphasis on the use of a grid and spiritual meanings used for the composition could be better highlighted.
1/16"=1' SCALE MODEL
Ground floor

Second floor

Third floor

1/16"=1' SCALE MODEL
Plan view

Detail view

Aerial view

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
1/64"=1' Site plan

1/16"=1' Floor plans

1/32"=1' Site section

1/16"=1' Building sections

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

HYBRID PERSPECTIVE RENDERS
Ground floor interior view

Second floor interior view

Third floor interior view of library

Third floor interior view of kitchen
