Non-Denominational Chapel

Creating this non-denominational sanctuary within a busy medical center can be a significant design challenge. HOLT's award winning design for a new Chapel within the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca successfully met this need. A central but discreet location was identified with ample natural light and good proximity to elevators and ICU. A shielded private entrance behind a curved glass block wall creates the required visual and acoustical isolation. Visitors are naturally drawn inward to the large colored glass window that dominates the space. Its south facing jewel-tone art glass panels arranged in an abstract pattern filter the outside light into pools of soft interior color. The tall chamber is capped with a circular ceiling form suggestive of the heavens above. Comfortable light weight sled base chairs provide the users with easy flexibility. 

For more information about this project contact Graham L. Gillespie, AIA: gg@holt.com