I reviewed Amanda Gordon’s project today in reference to our materials charrette. Her project is a church building with two levels, used as a youth sanctuary and a children’s nursery space. The church is located in nearby Fuquay Varina. Amanda’s concept is a Noah’s Ark theme that incorporates the idea that all people and things have their place and importance, this concept includes everyone in the church. She expects to use 3-form sliding panels, door hinge fasteners that keep kids fingers safe from pinching, window reveals at the base of the curved ribs, the actual ribs that slice through the two floors and resemble the skeleton of an ark, and earthen plaster throughout. One suggestion I have for Amanda is to consider not only incorporating the concept throughout the two levels, but to also make sure the two age groups are delineated and the spaces are special to the users. I believe the project has the potential for really changing the way this church reaches children, so it would be helpful to further study the actual children in this space and really get on their level.
