Thomas Ebert Wiccan retreat & Education Center Natalie Malawey-Ednie This Project was to develop a form of Architecture for the Wiccan religion that historically does not have a architectural language that describes itself. AS it creates this form it also is establishing a place where practitioners of the Wiccan faith may gather and practice while also being an open and welcoming center to educate and inform any and all that are curious about the faith. The design is to create a connection between the architecture and nature, along with holding the five pints of the faith, Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Spirit. 250 word or less description of issues addressed through the thesis.
The site is located in Lower Delaware alongside of the Delaware Bay. Choose for the three distinct biomes The tall trees, mid grass lands, and the beach line on the bay.
Site Program Housing Retreat Center Worship Space Camping
375 Sq.Ft./ Room (housing 50 visitors) 33759 Sq.Ft. 1965 Sq.Ft. Open Field within Half Circled by Trees
Building Program Lobby Administrative Exhibit Hall Dining Hall Kitchen Loading Class Room (4) Green House (4)
4113 Sq.Ft. 2046 Sq.Ft. 3282 Sq.Ft. 6058 Sq.Ft. 1056 Sq.Ft. 488 Sq.Ft. 887 Sq.Ft. 475 Sq.Ft.
Building will be Timber structure and all Natural Materials.
Program space
Square foot
Capacity
Interior Spaces Dining Hall
43000
Lobby
30000
Housing
35000
1200 ppl
Large Meeting Room (2)
13000
600 ppl each
Small Meeting Room(30)
870
16 ppl 20 ppl
Offices
10000
Alcoves/Meditation space (64)
400
Circulation (25%)
45600
Total
228300
1200 ppl
Exterior Spaces
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Gardens
50000
Camp grounds (40)
450
Total
68000
Overall Total
296300
10 ppl each
Admin Building Section
Dining Hall Section
Meeting Halls Section
Full Building Section
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