The photographer uses his lens to frame his experience every day, which forms the design concept of the meditating retreat for him. Frames are used as the design element to create contemplative light in the retreat. The arcade leading to the lookout is formed by a series of frames to create a rhythm, which is a more vivid space in the retreat. The lookout that provides a space for the photographer to enjoy the natural landscape and its opening is framed like a painting. The meditating room (quarter of circle) is enclosed and dark for the photographer to stay calm and contemplate. It is not a complete darkness and daylight spills in from the skylight of the arcade in the mid-day. The wall slit is carefully framed to allow the first streak of light to wake the photographer up in dawn and ends his day with the last presence of sunlight in sunset.
Sketches
Parti
The geometry and curve of the fireplace in the painting is the trigger. The form of the retreat is derived by the intersection of a rectangle and a sector of a circle.
Light Study
Light and shawdow bring atmospheric richness to a mood of tranquity and solitude
The meditation room is illuminated by slits from the linear and curved walls.
The arcade is lit up by the skylight and the framed lookout.
Elevation
The west facade has the sole window in the retreat. The window/ lookout is designed with the idea of an old-fashion pin-hole camera.
Precedentudy Study
I was inspired by Tando Ando’s Church of Light. I am interested how light reveals meaning to the space. The interplay of light and dark makes the space divine and sacred.
Church of Light (1989) - Tadao Ando
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