Contemporary Sacred Architecture

Contemporary Sacred Architecture

  • Submitted By: varunamar
  • Date Submitted: 03/15/2010 7:31 PM
  • Category: Religion
  • Words: 3540
  • Page: 15
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LIST OF CONTENTS:
CHAPTER OUTLINES
1. INTRODUCTION
2. TRANSLATING A RELIGION INTO SACRED SPACE
3. SACRED PRESCINCTS NOW AND THEN
4. CASE STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION
5. ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION
DRAFT SYNOPSIS
2.1 CHANGING SACRED PRECINCTS
• Hallmark Examples
• Contemporary Concepts Of Religious Architecture
• Technology and eco-friendly aspect of religious buildings
2.2 SIGNIFICANCE AND QUALITIES OF WORSHIP PLACES
2.3 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF WORSHIP PLACES
• Definition of sacred precinct
• Light as a metaphor
• Scale of worship spaces
• Success criteria for construction of religious buildings
2.4 NEED FOR THE TOPIC
2.5 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
2.6 SCOPE
2.7 LIMITATIONS
2.8 METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER OUTLINES

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

CHANGING SACRED PRECINCTS
• Hallmark Examples
• Contemporary Concepts Of Religious Architecture
• Technology and eco-friendly aspect of religious buildings
SIGNIFICANCE AND QUALITIES OF WORSHIP PLACES
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF WORSHIP PLACES
• Definition of sacred precinct
• Light as a metaphor
• Scale of worship spaces
• Success criteria for construction of religious buildings
NEED FOR THE TOPIC
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
SCOPE
LIMITATIONS
METHODOLOGY
Notes and references

CHAPTER 2: TRANSLATING A RELIGION INTO A SACRED SPACE

This chapter will discuss the very basic requirements of various religions and shall show the interpretation of these religious beliefs into modern age sacred spaces.
In this chapter the author seeks to put forward a clear picture of what shall be the present and future of religious architecture.
BASIC ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
• Church
• Mosque
• Synagogue
• Temple
2.2 Brief Examples
Notes and References

CHAPTER 3: SACRED PRESCINCTS NOW AND THEN
This chapter will discuss the spatial qualities, requirements and motive which condense...

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