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An outdoor space indoor. One would see skylight after walking through a labyrinth and, via a stair in this room, to the dark main workshop space upstairs.
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PUBLIC POOL
A place for full body cleanse. One must submerge into the water in order to enter the meditation / seating space.
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WORSHIP SPACE
A more intimate space for worship located in the basement. The window allows natural light to shower the prayer and acts as a threshold between the serene room and distressing street of New York City.
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MIRROR MAZE
For self-reflection and self-exploration. Be aware of the body movement is the first step to meditation. Before entering the main worship hall, however, visitors are to enter a labyrinth through this mirror maze.
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PROGRAMS
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MAIN STAIR
The main staircase connects all the programs and creates moments that promote vertical circulation across activities.
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LIGHT IN STAIR
Natural light fills the staircase giving visitor a feeling of openness and gives a state of wakefullness and good mood.
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THRESHOLD TO STAIR
The staircase is a fully enclosed vertical void separated from the floors. Visitors travel through the space in this sunlight-lit column.
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PATH TO THE MAIN WORSHIP SPACE
The labyrinth allows one to move through a series of turns and to be more aware of body movement.
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SITE
Living in a metropolitan environment could be like being in a maze. A-Maze is located in the Flatiron District in New York City, a metropolitan area with a mix of commercial and residential buildings. Closed to the Madison Square Park, this location is a hub for park-goers, runners, dog walkers, food, culture and entertainment.
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PROCESS DRAWINGS
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