GRADIENT In order to create a fluent transition between the nature and the architecture of the building, a gradient was added. The center of the gradient would be the church room, placed directly in the middle of the site and from this point, the remaining buildings gradually appears, further emphasizing this notion, a structural grid was created, which gradually becomes less dense as it moves away from the church complex and into the nature until all that remains, are the fragmented parts. Following the desire of preserving as much of the nature as possible, the gradient of the grid is controlled by the preserved trees. Courtyards were added at these locations further enhancing the fluid transition between the inside and outside.
Ill. 86 - Gradient perspective
Ill. 87 - Gradient section
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