This sanctuary, for the local fishing community of Rhode Island
is designed to be a multi-faith center for the people who live this common
lifestyle. The project focuses on
three important relationships in the life of these people. The first beginning that relationship
with the stars in the night sky.
The constellation of the “Big Dipper” has been created with holes in the
concrete ceiling. The second is
the majestic qualities found when beams of sunlight cut though the clouds. This achieved with a complex collection
of windows at the focus of the main space. The final and most important is the notion that faith exist
“Between Realms” for the people of this lifestyle. It exists between the danger at sea, and the safety of
home. The understanding of this
relationship is accomplished by allowing the ocean tides to enter the sanctuary
in order to create a focus to the dialog between the land and water.