VAROUJ GUMUCHIAN
Drawing | Furniture | Mixed Media | Painting | Performance | Photography | Sculpture
Deep in the forest, the path through the forest brings visitors in touch with nature. The whole building, especially the tops of the columns display a tectonic intricacy. Front entrance , gives a flexible case of contrasting nature and the human value of architecture. A gentle curving ramp marks a circulation path through the array of exhibits relating to the cultivation of forests. A series of cognitive levels of comprehending the social dimension of the space, aids in integrating with the environment. The first floor is bisected in the inner courtyard by a secondary ramp. This experience of a practical and didactic way has a dramatic timeless quality in it's architecture. This tight and open framing of the views, classifies the different areas and creates a pleasing aesthetic experience.
The site is isolated from the adjoining thoroughfares, except for the bell tower which serves as a reminder of the faith. Integration in the floor plan reveals how the circulation, is facilitated by having visible paths along site lines. This ‘house of God' has changed to more of a ‘house of the community'. The spatiality of the entrance makes the cathedral a part of the whole system, rather than isolationist. There is a gathering space in front of the church, emphasizing the community rather than the clergy. The building has evolved into an unofficial community center. It transcends it's bleak surroundings, but still be a part of all. The architecture, finally enhances the sense of informing the public , and staying true to the program.
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