Chapel of St. Ignatius

The Chapel of St. Ignatius was stunning from the outside to the inside. The exterior is made of concrete and has dynamic arches that aren’t typically found in church designs. The water is in a tilt up concrete barrier that was not originally thought of. The structure is breath taking. The large door swivels to open up for a larger entrance. On the doors are oval windows and large, rusted, curved handles. These aspects give more visual interest just to the welcoming space. The church is right in the middle of Seattle University’s walkway, so it’s impossible to miss. The designer believed that it was so special that it should be placed in the center. The white light relates to the collection of students. He believed that faith and knowledge would become the light into our lives. Walking in there are grand arches on the ceilings with a pattern on the walls that can only be seen when light hits it. It is a random, yet organized pattern. The light that reflects into the chapel is affected as the time of day and the position of the sun changes.  The front is lit up with the colors of blue and green that is caused by the natural light shining in through the glass. As the use of color is quite exquisite, I believe that the arches are also a pleasing interior focal point. He made this space unique and grand in many aspects and I am glad that I was able to witness them.