Interaction in a Revolving Door
The Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, NY
In collaboration with Sheryl Kasak's Introduction to Architecture summer studio
Individual analyses of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine lead to the collaborative design and development of Lightnest, a small space of worship. Form was created after conceptual and spacial investigations into the meaning and act of worship, creating a space accommodating to any individual’s idea of worship. The affects of light in intimate spaces drove the design of the modular structure, rooted in windows and perforated screens within historic spaces of worship. Changing apertures create an intimate shelter that capture individualized acts and perceptions of worship.
Proprioception Study of St John the Divine
Sight Study of St John the Divine
What is Worship? Respect
How do We Worship?
Generating Form
Form Analysis
Curvature Studies
Developing Modules from the Rose Window
Structure Study
Module Distribution
Site Plan | Location within St John the Divine
Light Analysis at Sight
Lightnest Shadow Study
The Lightnest Constructed