Center of Acceptance Sanctuary

Center of Acceptance Sanctuary
Founder: Father Cristos Archan Co-Founder: Father Pretas Dahl Location: a few blocks within the main human compound outside the city

The striking façade, reminiscent of a cubist exercise, is a shell of glass placed at irregular angles. The resultant folds generate multiple reflections visible from the inside changing its appearance depending on the point of view, the hour and the season. The façade is also a double skin that responds to energy saving requirements, allowing the abolition of traditional air-conditioning systems and false ceilings, insulating heat, reducing noise and letting in precious natural light. The irregular building spreads over a total floor area of 9,200 sq. m. with a detached garden featuring a small maze, flowers, vegetables, and a zen area.

The building is divided into four levels, three sub-levels, as well as open roof access. The first level houses the main atrium decorated entirely in white and black marble with no religious icons and a raised platform at the front furthest from the door. There is a pulpit set to the left and a lectern set to the right in the center of the platform with two confessionals, one at each corner, at the back of the platform against the wall. The pews are white and black marble with alternating black and white velvet cushions. There is both a sound system and a piano. To the right of the platform leads to Father Archan’s chambers and the left leads to Father Dahl’s.

The remaining three upper levels each house smaller (100 occupancy max) sanctuaries dedicated to specific religions. Though technically there is nothing stopping people from disrespecting a sanctuary, most people find that even if they hate the religion they have no urge to harm anything within.

The first sub-level contains the kitchen, laundry area, and recreational room containing some gym equipment and table games like air hockey, ping pong, chess, etc. (no televisions or computers though) that are open to anyone. The remaining two sub-levels have door-less rooms where people are allowed to sleep for up to a week and are allowed to return after three weeks. There are also several shower areas that are open at all times. Like with the sanctuaries, there aren’t security cameras or anyone posted to keep people from stealing or abusing the privileges offered but most people find they have no desire to do so.

The Father’s are ordained in all practices and have schedules available for when they lead what sermon.