2013-05-24T10:11:22-04:00 http://archinect.com/news/article/65772087/brooks-scarpa-with-kzf-design-studio-release-proposal-for-the-new-interfaith-chapel-at-the-university-of-north-florida Archinect 2013-01-18T18:58:00-05:00 >2013-01-21T10:04:31-05:00 <img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/2l/2l0syyzh2lyb5n5g.jpg" width="514" height="289" border="0" title="" alt="" /><p> Brooks + Scarpa and KZF Design Studio have released their proposal for the new Interfaith Chapel at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL</p> <p> <img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/lp/lpu4wusyx1sxl3bc.jpg" title=""></p> <p> The proposed 7000 square foot Interfaith Chapel is designed to be a special place where students and others can slow down their lives, re-focus on their spiritual needs and reflect.&nbsp; At the same time, the Chapel will support a variety of diverse religious services, student ceremonies, weddings, other intimate events, lectures, meditative practices and musical performances.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/sq/sqwwv0jwdsmsljzb.jpg" title=""></p> <p> The informal shape of the building footprint symbolizes an allegorical figure, such as Justice, Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence and Fortitude. The buildings form draws upon references of flowing formal gowns used in weddings and other ceremonial rituals. The top of the building culminates with a large skylight that is shaded by a wooden lattice spire whose form is derived from the symbol of infinity. This combination of flowing natural and cosmic element...</p>