Steven

What’s the big idea – the main concept that in-forms the project?



How do you gather into the inner ground? What / where is the unifying space or spaces?

Work on the idea of dual struggle – this is the interesting part of your program. The “pulling up the architecture with cables” idea is interesting, but depicted too literally. How would you make this happen programmatically / spatially / structurally / poetically???



Program of chapel / Scale of chapel need refinement. Where is it - what is it? Non-secular place of reflection.



Use the program to develop attitude towards the project. ASK:



What is the main space for bringing people together? Is it really a “theater” (should it have a sloped floor – probably not)

Where do individuals go? How do they reside? Dwell? (Living arrangements)

Where do pairs go? (advisor or compatriot)

Where do pairs + advisor go?



What does the site tell you about your program distribution around the site?

Slope – Water - Trees

Unity – Reflection – Seclusion



Repeat notes – these MUST be answered!



Who go’s here? Space for therapist vs. community



5 studios – define indoor and outdoor uses



How are administrators involved?



Community gathers where? Inside and outside. How is café used?



Site and Views – water / earth / sky



Precedent for program (not necessarly buildings). Demonstrate analysis through comparing precedent with your program – describe the differences.



Private vs Collective – Group Council vs. Private Council. What’s the big idea? How does this fit into your scheme? Your program? Your site planning? Your analysis?



-- retreat within the retreat – how does this work???



Community of structures vs. isolation of structures.