Page 26 - Doxology Presentation

Summary of Design Ideas
• The chapel conveys an offering of praise to God – a
physical Doxology and can be expressed either
traditionally, or in a unique, iconic way.
• Order, light, and movement are key expressions and
represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• A skylight with a view to the cross symbolizes access
granted by Jesus to the Father.
• Twelve Chapel columns signify the twelve apostles.
The twelve plaza columns signify the twelve tribes
of Israel. Together they reference the 24 elders
circling the throne of the Creator. Rev. 4:4
• The opening musical measure of the “Doxology” is
symbolically and prominently arranged in stone
and glass above the chancel.
• Outdoor gathering space has a high priority due to
covered outdoor worship and discipleship. We
find this kind of space of high value during a
pandemic.
• An alternate site is proposed adjacent (but not within
the competition site) due to space needed. The
competition site could be used with a smaller
outdoor component.
• A parking deck at the closest possible location to the
heart of the campus is attached to this alternative
site: a good way to fund a deck more easily than if
trying to fund alone.
• Axial views from approaching drives places the
chapel at the vortex of academic and student
activity, visually connecting all the plazas in the
masterplan.
• The public can easily find and access this chapel.
• Familiar campus materials are utilized
• Supporting spaces, such as offices, bride and groom
rooms, and restrooms do not encumber the pure
architectural expression of a worship space.
• A space for discipleship and small group meetings
supports the ministry of the chapel downstairs.
• The building is raised on a plinth to gain more visual
prominence and peer out toward the canyonland.
• LED screen is on a lift and rises from the lower level
through the floor when needed. Otherwise,
technology does not dominate the space.
• Music can be led from the back or front. The organ
is not a visual focal point, but is in the balcony to
support congregational singing.
• One may enter at grade through the lower level
passing the water as through baptism.
• Occasional vehicular access for special occasions or
handicapped parking is convenient, but unseen.
• Fritted glass helps to protect birds from collision.
• Water harvesting is possible from the roof.
• The site is very near the main water detention and not
on a primarily treed site.
• There may be a benefit for less pervious cover added
if placed in the Academic Plaza and a deck is
constructed on existing impervious cover.