ADB006 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 semester 2, 2007 Multi-Faith Centre - Design Brief

1. QUT MULTI-FAITH CENTRE
DESIGN BRIEF

2. USER GROUPS: who :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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mutual understanding between people of different faiths and
The future Multi-Faith Centre will promote
beliefs and its purpose is intended to build respect between people as fellow human beings.
Centre shall support the spiritual well-being of students, staff and everyone else, and promote a
The
sense of calmness.
::: CHRISTIAN
::: INDIGENOUS ABORIGINAL
Main message is to Love the way Jesus loved .
The aboriginal culture devotes itself to attaining knowledge of the environment and landscape of
Australia. For the aboriginal people, knowledge is attained through a lifetime of studying the land. An
aboriginal elder is revered for his years of living, as well as his insight into the spirit of the land. This
RITUALS: Among many Christian religions, the act of communal prayer is the deepest way that the
reverence supports the core beliefs that many indigenous religions hold: respect for the elders and
religious communities define themselves. Christians pray communally on Sunday morning. In all Christian
their wisdom.
prayer services, men and women pray together. However, the rituals vary between different Christian groups,
The PROTESTANT SERVICE consists of hymn singing, communal prayers and readings from the Bible; The
RITUALS: Sacred songs (associated with rituals and rites of passage. Through these songs, worshippers ask the CATHOLIC MASS, hymn singing, readings from the bible, penitential rituals, homilies, and the share of bread
and wine; GREEK ORTHODOX followers usually have Bible readings and lit incense; and MORMONS have Bible
gods, or the spirits, to listen to their pleas for rain, crops, and other elements needed for survival.)
readings, hymn singing and share bread and water
::: BAHÁ'Í ::: JEWISH
Bahá’ís believe they should gain release from the cycle of rebirth and merge with the eternal Divine, Jews believe in obeying to God’s commandments.
thus escaping an inhospitable world.
RITUALS: Morning prayers (shaharif) and afternoon prayers (minha).
RITUALS: Puja (prayer/ sermon). Flowers placed around the statue of the god, in the centre of the Additional prayers (musaf) are held on Friday and Saturday nights.
temple. Incense lit. Reciting of prayers and holy food (Prasad) served to worshippers. No need for Jews face Jerusalem when they pray, unless the ark with the Torah in it in the synagogue faces a different
communal gathering though, they can have their rituals individually. direction. In that case, the community faces the ark and not Jerusalem
::: MUSLIM
::: BUDDHIST
Muslims believe that one should submit to the will of Allah.
The main message of Buddhism consists of gaining enlightenment and, in that way, free oneself from
the sufferings that come from illusions and attachments to life.
RITUALS: 5 daily prayers facing Mecca, water purification and removal of shoes before the prayers,
RITUALS: Silent meditations and/or sermons by Buddhist monks. Chanting. Offering of food and Qur’an recitations. Men and women must pray in separate areas
gifts placed at the foot of the Buddha statue. Incense lit.
RELIGION ORIGINS AND HISTORY GOD(S) AND UNIVERSE LIFE PURPOSE
descendants of the 1st known human inhabitants of Australasia Ancestor Beings harmony with the land
ABORIGINAL
founded by Bahaullah, 1863, Tehran, Iran One God, although not defined develop spirituality and get closer to God
BAH’AI
founded by Siddharta Gautama in c. 520 BC, NE India Varies: from atheistic to polytheistic gain enlightenment and release from cycle of rebirth
BUDDHIST
founded by Jesus Christ in c. 30 AD, Israel God (Jehovah, Elohim, Lord God) “salvation is through faith in Christ”
CHRISTIAN
the religion of the Hebrews (c. 1300 BC) God (Yahweh) obey God's commandments
JEWISH
founded by Muhammad, 622 AD, Saudi Arabia God (Allah) submit oneself to the will of Allah
MUSLIM
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3. USER GROUPS: when :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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HOLIDAY & CELEBRATION KEY DATES FOR 2007
ABORIGINAL
BAH’AI
BUDDHIST
CHRISTIAN
JEWISH
MUSLIM
ABORIGINAL FESTIVITIES:
PRAYER DAY
-Ritual ceremonies involving special sacred sites, song cycles accompanied by dance, and body painting, and even sports, invoke these mythic and living beings and
any day
ABORIGINAL
continue to provide the means to access the spiritual powers of The Dreaming
BAH’AI
BUDDHIST
any day but preferably->
CHRISTIAN BAHA’I FESTIVITIES / HOLY DAYS:
JEWISH
-Ritual ceremonies involving special sacred sites, song cycles accompanied by dance, and body painting, and even sports, invoke these mythic and living beings and
MUSLIM
continue to provide the means to access the spiritual powers of The Dreaming
BUDDHIST FESTIVITIES / HOLY DAYS:
-NEW YEAR: 3 days from the first moon day in April
-BUDDHA DAY: 1st moon day in May
-SHANGA DAY: on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month (approximately July)
-ANAPANASATI DAY: on the full moon day of the end of the 4th month of retreat
PRAYER TIME -PLOUGHING FESTIVAL: when the moon is half-full in May
ABORIGINAL anytime
-ANCESTOR DAY: from the 1st to the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
BAH’AI anytime
-KUAN YIN BIRTHDAY: on the full moon day in March
3 times a day
BUDDHIST
anytime
CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN FESTIVITIES / HOLY DAYS:
JEWISH
MUSLIM -CHRISTMAS: 25th December
-LENT: the 40 days of preparation and penance which begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes at sundown on Holy (Easter) Saturday
-EASTER: It begins with Good Friday, which solemnly commemorates Jesus' crucifixion, and continues until Easter Sunday which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
JEWISH FESTIVITIES / HOLY DAYS:
-PASSOVER: it begins on the 14th day of the Nisan month and lasts 8 days
-ROSH HASHANAH (JEWISH NEW YEAR): the 1st and 2nd day of the 7th Hebrew month
-YOM KIPPUR:
-SHAVUOT, SUKKOT, HANUKKAH, PURIM, ...
MUSLIM FESTIVITIES / HOLY DAYS:
-Islam has relatively few holidays compared to most other religions. Traditionally, Muslims celebrate just two major festivals ('Id Al-Fitr and 'Id Al-Adha), a month of
daytime fasting (Ramadan), and a day of voluntary fasting (”Ashura”, also an important Shiite festival).
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4. RELATIONSHIPS with the natural elements :::::::::::::::::::::::
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religious
ELEMENTS requirements
ABORIGINAL BAH’AI BUDDHIST
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WATER water elements
purification space
purification
cleanness
quietness
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FIRE fire elements
sun
emotion light
enlightenment
WATER FIRE EARTH AIR
warmth
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EARTH outdoors
nature
physicality materials
nature
=
AIR breezes
open spaces
spirituality
communication CHRISTIAN JEWISH MUSLIM
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5. RELATIONSHIPS with the 5 senses :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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ABORIGINAL
SIGHT
symbolism /prayer directions
BUDDHIST
HEARING
communal prayer / teachings
MUSLIM
TASTE
food offerings / communal meals
CHRISTIAN SMELL
incense / flowers
TOUCH
BAHÁ'Í interaction while praying
JEWISH
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6. RELATIONSHIPS bubble diagrams/zoning diagrams :::::::::::::::::
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ENTRANCE/FOYER
OFFICE
TOILETS PURIFYING STUDYING
SOCIALISING MEDITATING
PRAYING
STORAGE
COOKING
EATING MAIN ACTIVITY
SECONDARY ACTIVITY
SERVICES
CIRCULATION
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7. RELATIONSHIPS bubble diagrams/zoning diagrams :::::::::::::::::
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ADJACENCY / SIZE / FUNCTION ADJACENCY / SIZE / ACCOUSTICS
OFFICE OFFICE
TOILETS TOILETS
EATING EATING
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
SOCIALISING SOCIALISING
STUDYING STUDYING
COOKING COOKING
PURIFYING PURIFYING
MEDITATING MEDITATING
larger size spaces high noise level
PRAYING PRAYING
medium size spaces medium noise level
smaller size spaces low noise level
circulation
CIRCULATION ACCOUSTICS OFFICE
TOILETS
EATING ENTRANCE
SOCIALISING
STUDYING
COOKING
PURIFYING
MEDITATING
high noise level
PRAYING medium noise level
low noise level
TOILETS STUDYING OFFICE
EATING
SOCIALISING TOILETS
LARGER
SMALLER
NOISE
SILENCE
ENTRANCE PURIFYING MEDITATING
PURIFYING
PRAYING COOKING
COOKING PRAYING
STUDYING
MEDITATING OFFICE
EATING
ENTRANCE
SOCIALISING
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8. RELATIONSHIPS possibilities / indoors - outdoors ::::::::::::::::::::
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CONNECTION POSSIBILITIES INDOOR/OUTDOOR POSSIBILITIES
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W
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PRAYING PRAYING
STORAGE
STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE
COOKING
COOKING
PURIFYING
PURIFYING
MEDITATING
EATING EATING
SOCIALISING MEDITATING
SOCIALISING
ENTRANCE
STUDYING
ENTRANCE
STUDYING
OFFICETOILETS
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acc TOILETS
ss OFFICE
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main connections / Spaces possibly
relationships sharing a
between space connection with
and its function. indoors and
-Social areas are outdoors use are
linked together; represented by
PRAYING PRAYING
-Prayer/Study thicker lines in
areas are linked this diagram
STORAGE
STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE
together; COOKING
COOKING
-Service areas are
PURIFYING
linked together, PURIFYING
MEDITATING
EATING
EATING
except when not
SOCIALISING MEDITATING
SOCIALISING
possible (storage)
ENTRANCE
STUDYING
ENTRANCE
STUDYING
OFFICETOILETS
TOILETS
OFFICE
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9. RELATIONSHIPS possibilities / site relations ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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W
S
Social/community
areas can benefit
from QUT major
access street, as its
location could
stimulate people to
PRAYING
come into the Centre
during major
The meditation
STORAGE
gatherings / festivals
area should relate
STORAGE to the nature,
COOKING
PURIFYING therefore situated
MEDITATING
The entrance / foyer in this area it will
EATING
can benefit from privilege from the
SOCIALISING
QUT’s main access views / contact
street with nature
ENTRANCE
STUDYING
Office / Administration TOILETS
OFFICE
services should be According to
located as close to Islam, toilets
the main access as should face the
possible in order to opposite direction
simplify the of Mecca, as to
“journey” (people not offend the
coming into the prophet.
Centre for
information)
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10. WORLD MAP praying directions :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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ABORIGINAL
E
W
Towards any objects of which they believe that it
has a strong spiritual power or energy
S
BAH’AI
Facing the direction of the shrine of Bahá'u'lláh
(Israel)
BUDDHIST
Facing the direction of the shrine in the temple
CHRISTIAN
Praying towards the East is a tradition but its not
imposed
TRUE NORTH
JEWISH Jerusalem (Israel)
Facing Jerusalem, although its possible to just
face the ark where the Torah is kept. Mecca
MUSLIM
Must face Mecca when praying.
Brisbane
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11. SITE ANALYSIS context ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and dry, mild winters.
From late Spring through to early Autumn, thunderstorms are common over the greater
E
W
Brisbane area, with the more severe events accompanied by large damaging hail stones,
torrential rain and destructive winds.
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PRIORITY PRINCIPLES
FOR THE SUBTROPICAL DESIGN
Nature is highly present in urban development
-The natural environment is to be integrated within
the development of the built environment
High percentage of open space
-Private, semi-private, and public open space is to
be an important integral component, allowing access
to the natural environment, and enabling an outdoor
based lifestyle.
Create an open and permeable built environment
-Design to allow for the penetration of breezes, the
presence and intrusion of nature, and a sense of
breezes
PRIORITIES
access
Create an open and permeable built environment
Vernacular character
Complement vernacular through design
Respect topography
views
Built environment integrated with nature
Balance building heights and vegetation
Green walls and rooftop gardens
Design for water
proposed site
Preserve visual delight
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