I really dont want to design within this context

Three weeks left of the semester and I still have a way to go, this past week I've been working on the interior of the chapel and the articulation of the Sanctuary space. My professor has really wanted me to explore more sustainable features within my design, engaging the use of light and sun shading devices. Honestly I feel a bit disappointed in my design. Mainly that what I am designing Isn't speaking very well to how I enjoy designing. The problem I have and also the solution of my plan has been found by understanding what I am designing for. This chapel is used for 70+ year old war veterans, and is located in rural San Antonio, the surrounding buildings are red brick and quite boring. My first instigation was to design a modern in style building, but when thinking about the context in which the building will sit, I didn't want the design to be so off putting to the context. This realization guides me to want to design for more urban settings.

Interior Sanctuary render (Click image to enlarge)

birds view (click image to enlarge)

So its nearing that time again, end of the semester crunch. My design project this semester is the Air Force Village Multi-Faith Chapel in San Antonio Texas. The criteria is 12-13 1000 square feet and a program with about 15 different rooms, one being a main sanctuary, narthex, public and private office corridors. This project has been difficult in relating the design to the general context of the site. There needs to be a physical connection to the existing resident tower and general entrance building. Honestly the site is quite boring and the land designated for the AFV chapel is a very odd shaped plot. My design is based on a datum or axis that acts as central circulation. The axis moves southwest to northeast facing the lake on the site. My perspective is that one of the best features on the site is the water, so my design directly relates the idea of water as a sustainability feature, and as a visual reminder of the use of water as a liturgical symbol. Below are some rough images of my design and an interior of the narthex from the link to the residential wing.