Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Chapel of the Holy Spirit

7. 2月 2011

Chapel of the Holy Spirit
2009

Fairfield, CT

Client
Sacred Heart University

Architect
Sasaki Associates
Watertown, MA

Principal in Charge
Ricardo Dumont, ASLA

Design Principal
Vinicius Gorgati AIA, LEED AP

Project Designers
Katia Lucic AIA, LEED AP
Pablo Nistal

Project Architect
Bradford J. Prestbo, AIA, CSI, CDT

Managing Principal
Cathy Bell, AIA, LEED AP

Project Team
Edward Calamari
Yu Wang
Colin Booth
Grant Scott
Elke Berger
Gautam Sundaram

Structural Engineer
LeMessurier Consultants

MEP/FP Engineer
Cosentini Associates

Landscape Architect
Sasaki Associates

Lighting Designer
Horton Lees Brodgen Lighting Design

Interior Designer
Sasaki Associates

Contractor
University Personnel

Organ Scrim
Bill Bancroft Furniture Design

Site Area
173,697 square feet

Building Area
13,863 (first floor)

Photos

Robert Benson Photography

View of the Chapel's northern elevation from across the new Quadrangle

What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?

Sasaki received this commission as a result of a Master Plan study for the University. The Master Plan created a new framework for campus development that focused on the creation of a holistic experience for the Sacred Heart community around academic, social and spiritual life. As the first projects born out of the Master Plan, the Chapel and New Green create a new nexus at the heart of the campus and establish new standards for design quality that will guide future projects.

Day and Night views into the Contemplative Garden

Can you describe your design process for the building?

The design process for the building was very collaborative between the Design Team and the University. The client's philosophical and liturgical constructs served as the guide for major design investigations and decisions, both at the large scale (building plans, massing, open spaces) and the detail levels (material selections and lighting strategies). The Design Team made numerous physical models and renderings to illustrate how spaces would feel and connect to the campus, translating the University's vision into built form.

East Elevation

How does the completed building compare to the project as designed? Were there any dramatic changes between the two and/or lessons learned during construction?

The working drawings were based off of a scaled physical model developed at the end of the design process and reflective of the University's aspirations. The completed building adhered closely to the model.

Chapel's Narthex

How does the building compare to other projects in your office, be it the same or other building types?

This project represents the level of design investigation and interdisciplinary collaboration we aim for in all of our projects. We also had the benefit of a very engaged and interactive client who contributed ideas and energy to the process, all to the benefit of the completed project.

Chapel Floor Plan and Building Section

How does the building relate to contemporary architectural trends, be it sustainability, technology, etc.?

The building and landscape represent a translation of the client's vision for a new campus. As such, the resulting forms and spaces are heavily anchored on liturgical texts associated with sheltering, embracing, welcoming, bringing light, connecting. Those underpinnings provided the framework for sustainable and integrated design solutions.

New Quadrangle with Chapel

Are there any new/upcoming projects in your office that this building’s design and construction has influenced?

The Chapel is demonstrative of an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach that permeates all of our work. That includes a strong focus on client mission, rigorous design investigation - simultaneously considering numerous fields such as tectonics, site and landscape, technology, material research - and a passion for unique and integrated solutions.

E-Mail Interview conducted by John Hill

Chapel of the Holy Spirit
2009

Fairfield, CT

Client
Sacred Heart University

Architect
Sasaki Associates
Watertown, MA

Principal in Charge
Ricardo Dumont, ASLA

Design Principal
Vinicius Gorgati AIA, LEED AP

Project Designers
Katia Lucic AIA, LEED AP
Pablo Nistal

Project Architect
Bradford J. Prestbo, AIA, CSI, CDT

Managing Principal
Cathy Bell, AIA, LEED AP

Project Team
Edward Calamari
Yu Wang
Colin Booth
Grant Scott
Elke Berger
Gautam Sundaram

Structural Engineer
LeMessurier Consultants

MEP/FP Engineer
Cosentini Associates

Landscape Architect
Sasaki Associates

Lighting Designer
Horton Lees Brodgen Lighting Design

Interior Designer
Sasaki Associates

Contractor
University Personnel

Organ Scrim
Bill Bancroft Furniture Design

Site Area
173,697 square feet

Building Area
13,863 (first floor)

Photos

Robert Benson Photography

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