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New Day School Meditation House
Cob with living roof. Portland, OR. 2003
This structure was designed in a group setting, with input from architect Mark Lakeman, builder Scott Howard, and school headmaster Maitri Erson, among others. Construction was lead by Scott Howard and Joshua Klyber, assisted by architect Gabriel Prost. Completed over two consecutive years during the annual Village Building Convergence with the help of hundreds of enthusiastic people. Scott created this work with many artistic elements inclduing: Stained glass windows depicting local landscapes, woodcarvings of animals and plants, and colorful mosaics.
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Living roof.
Trellis meeting the roof.
Among the apple trees.
South facing courtyard.
Behive oven and small patio.
A winding entryway.
Detail of the 16" oven built into the wall.
Lotus stained glass window above door.
Bench and bottle wall with light passing through.
Niches and shelving.
Mosaic glass rainbow of color.
Benches and oval window.
Stained glass windows showing seascapes, flower of life, tree.
Back patio with rock steps and planter.
Courtyard walls