Groundswell—Lyceum 2011 Competition
Each year ground water floods the Salt Flats, leaving minerals that form a new salt crust. Inspired by the annual undulations of the ground surface, Groundswell responds to the parallel lines of I-80, the railway, and the earth curvature installation to form four parallel bars. Located immediately adjacent to I-80, public galleries enable people to enjoy the distinctive character of this site. Portions of the buildings sinking below the ground surface will flood seasonally and sometimes freeze, revealing the historic geology of the site as a former lake bed and its continuing subsurface water body. From afar, the buildings visually merge with the salt flats due to similar coloration and low roof height. The accessible roofs of this project allow varied views of the landscape and the land art installation.
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