Beyond the Hall interior, with its traditional tatami mats, the design exhibits a balanced mixture of simple and complex in its materiality, structure, and design. From the subtle interplay of different flooring materials and the play of light through the timberslats onto the tatami, to the lively shape of the roof and its structure, the Foundation Hall is a deceptively simple design that is a fitting home for a Buddhist practice in the mountains of New Mexico.

Center of Gravity Foundation Hall in Jemez Springs, New Mexico by Predock Frane Architects

2005.09.26