Design 3 Encumenical Research 2m3t12

DESIGN 3 Submitted to: Arch. Julieta B. Mateo Submitted by: Khristine Lerie D. Pascual June 23 2015

The word ecumenical came from the Greek word oikoumenē meaning “the whole inhabited world”. To interpret, ecumenical is simply applying the ‘whole world’ or ‘universal’ in the modern movement, with consideration to the primary goal of ecumenism, is to establish a visible unity in Christ among Christians. The Ecumenical Church is a theological liberal, leftist organization devoted to world unification of churches and religious entities. A spirit of unity between all Christian churches, across denominational boundaries, is a noble ambition that should be pursued. The body of Christ needs to be united in their love, their prayers, and their evangelistic efforts to the world. But not at the compromise of basic Christian ideals, as is embraced by modern ecumenicalism. Several churches such as Roman Church applied ecumenism to their system also Eastern Church. The difference between Ecumenical Church and other Churches is the spirit of unity where ecumenism is applied throughout the system of the churches, where other churches influences others while Church is simply a structure where people are free to worship.\

Types of Churches

Aisleless church

Is a single-nave church building that consists of a single hall-like room. While similar to the hall church, the aisleless church lacks aisles or ageways either side of the nave separated from the nave by colonnades or arcades, a row of pillars or columns. However, there is often no clear demarcation between the different building forms, and many churches, in the course of their construction history, developed from a combination of different types.

Basilica

is (derived from Greek βασιλικὴ στοά, Royal Stoa, the tribunal chamber of a king) has three distinct applications in modern English. The word was originally used to describe an open, Roman, public court building, usually located adjacent to the forum of a Roman town. By extension it was applied to Christian buildings of the same form and continues to be used in an architectural sense to describe those buildings with a central nave and aisles. Later, the term came to refer specifically to a large and important church that has been given special ceremonial rights by the Pope. Chapel

is a religious place of fellowship, prayer and worship that is attached to a larger, often nonreligious institution or that is considered an extension of a primary religious institution. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a college, hospital, palace, prison, funeral home, church, synagogue or mosque, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building, sometimes with its own grounds. Many military installations have chapels for the use of military personnel, normally under the leadership of a military chaplain.

Cathedral

Originated from(French cathédrales from Latin. cathedra, "seat" from the Greek kathedra (καθέδρα), seat, bench, from kata "down" + hedraseat, base, chair) is a Christian church which contains the seat of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.

Collegiate Church

is a church where the daily office of worship is maintained by a college of canons; a non-monastic or “secular” community of clergy, organized as a self-governing corporate body, which may be presided over by a dean or provost. In its governance and religious observance a collegiate church is similar to a cathedral, although a collegiate church is not the seat of a bishop and has no diocesan responsibilities. Collegiate churches were often ed by extensive lands held by the church, or by tithe income from appropriated benefices. They commonly provide distinct spaces respectively for congregational worship, and for the choir offices of their clerical community. Oratory

is a structure other than a parish church, set aside by ecclesiastical authority for prayer and the celebration of Mass. It is for all intents and purposes another word for what is commonly called a chapel, except a few oratories are set up for the Divine Office and prayers but not Mass.

Design consideration in deg Ecumenical Church God is important in the consideration of building designs for Christian worship and ministry, Churches are public structures associated with the activities of the religious communities that inhabit tem. While architectural design cannot, in and of itself. Determine the full content of meaning that a person receives when he or she encounters a church, the design can provoke associations based on past and present human patterns of behavior.

Scale and Volume Church design can be ascertained intuitively and learned through explanation. The physical features of environments for worship can initiate certain feeling in those who occupy the space. For example, one might feel small and humble in a space of great height and volume. Or one might sense “mystery” in a dimly lit space. Décor The elaborations of simplification of the décor and the organization of the space have all been used through various designs to help remind the worshiper of the nature of God. Symbolic designs and objects of worship are also added to the purpose of the structure, helps to focus the person more intentionally on less noticeable aspects of God as the object of worship. If a long, narrow, intentionally organized space with a primary entrance at one end and a significant focal

point at the other end such as an altar can be said to represent a journey in time and space. Control of Light Light can be controlled in a various means. Diminished light in a worships space is more mysterious and suggestive of wonder, encourages contemplation of the divine. Often the idea of God’s transcendence is coupled with limited light. In contrast, bright white light, tends to emphasize the immediate context.

Space programming Guides the to worship and use different kinds of activities that may be performed in the church. In example, adoration room is usually placed in front of the church so while the occupants may clearly see the church and may be encourage to meditate before attending the mass.

Different spaces of ecumenical church

Narthex (or "Vestibule") A true narthex is either an outside, covered porch-like structure or an inside area separated from the nave (the "body" of the church) by a screen, but this word has come to mean "entry" or "foyer." Originally, penitents and Catechumens were confined to this area until their reconciliation with or initiation into the Church.). Nave Referring to the "Braque of Peter" and "Noah's Ark," the word "nave" is derived from the Latin word for ship, navis, and has come to mean the area where the parishioners sit or stand (pews are a very late addition to the nave area, and, even today, parishioners stand during the liturgy in many Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches). Crossing The place where the nave, chancel and transept intersect. This area is often domed. Transept The transverse arm of a cruciform church is called the transept. Because the liturgy is supposed to be celebrated ad oriented (facing East), the left side of the transept is called the North transept and the right side of the transept is called the South transept. Sanctuary and Choir (Chancel) The word "chancel" comes from the word cancelli, meaning "lattice work," once used to rail off the choir, where the religious would sit on long benches to sing the responses at Mass and chant the Divine Office, from the nave, where the people sit.

Apse As the term is commonly used in church architecture, "apse" denotes the often domed, semicircular or polygonal termination where the altar is located. Altar The High Altar (the main altar) is the place where the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered (in a single church, there should be more than one Altar). Pulpit The podium on the left side of the church as you face the Altar (the "Gospel side"), from where the Gospel is read (and which is reserved for clergy). Not all churches have both a lectern (see below) and a pulpit; some just have one single speaker's podium called an ambo. Lectern The right side of the church as you face the Altar (the "Epistle side") from where the Epistles are read (and which can be used by lay-people). Not all churches have both a lectern and a pulpit (see above); some just have one single speaker's podium called an ambo. Ambulatory An ambulatory is basically a sort of walkway which can be either inside or outside of a structure. In Gothic architecture, ambulatories often had projecting chapels and were especially common around the apse. Sacristy (or "Vestry") The Sacristy is where sacred vestments, liturgical vessels, etc., are stored. When the sacristy is behind the chancel and has two entrances, the priests enter on the Gospel side and exit through the Epistle side door. Different trends in ecumenical church design Deg an Ecumenical church is mainly personal on how the architect deal with his/ her relationship with God and on how it will be applied on the church. As an examples this is an article about modern Ecumenical church in which the architect applied his/her personal relationship between God.

Bunker Architecture is a Mexico City-based firm founded by Esteban Suarez in 2005. "Religious buildings today are like a species in danger of extinction," says Suarez. "Fewer new religious buildings are being built as the church loses followers." Yes, to his surprise, the firm has completed three religious commissions in the past 4 years including, most recently, a private Ecumenical Chapel in Cuernavaca, Mexico. When deg a chapel you have more liberty than when you design a church, says Suarez, citing two primary reasons. First, chapels are normally smaller buildings that need only accommodate a few people. Second, the ceremonies are simpler. "Normally you only require an altar and a space for seating," he says. "Churches have a much more complex program and have to satisfy a lot of necessities." For the Cuernavaca commission, "We were given a lot of freedom in of design; we could say almost carte blanche," says Suarez. "This has benefitted religion in the sense that people want to use the space because it visually attracts and stimulates them. They search and visit these particular spaces because of their design, not only out of [spiritual] necessity."