Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Great Heights in Higher Education - Diversity on Campus


Spillman Farmer Architects - Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Jim Sink Photography - Speaking of Architecture - Diversity on Campus
Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Jim Sink Photography

SFA is proud to announce that we recently completed work at Elon University’s Numen Lumen Center, the Multifaith Center on campus. “Numen Lumen,” in addition to being the University’s motto, is a symbol of spiritual and intellectual light for students on campus. The Multifaith Center aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for students of many faiths, and to attract a diverse body of students to a central meeting place. The Center’s location in Elon’s Academic Village is important, as it anchors a major living/learning community in the heart of campus.

The Numen Lumen Center was a collaborative effort for Spillman Farmer Architects and Newman Architects of New Haven, CT. Major features include a two-story skylit worship space and a larger room that can be used as a banquet area or auditorium. Because of the religious nature of the building, special concerns such as ablution rooms, kosher kitchens, prayer rooms, and icon storage were all incorporated into the building. Special care was also taken to create a reverent, calm environment within the building: a water wall and an outdoor meditation garden help to ensure this environment.

Spillman Farmer Architects - Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Speaking of Architecture - Diversity on Campus
Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Spillman Farmer Architects


Pedagogically, the Multifaith Center is crucial to Elon’s efforts to create an open, accepting, and diverse atmosphere on campus. The Center allows students to practice and learn about the faiths represented at Elon. As a university, Elon hopes that the Center will promote peace and understanding among students.

Spillman Farmer Architects - Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Jim Sink Photography - Speaking of Architecture - Diversity on Campus
Numen Lumen Center at Elon University - Jim Sink Photography
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