Thoreau cabin replica | Concord, MA
The interpretive facility references connected farmstead architecture of New England
Confluence Project | Ilwaco, WA
Swathmore College | Swathmore, PA
Wave Field | Ann Arbor, MI
Select words of Thoreau on Corten steel “pages” adorn the spiral.
Central Park | New York City
Viewpoint | Tiree, Scotland
Viewpoint | Pinohuacho, Chile
text/earth works The spiral ramp in the preferred design, in addition to meeting the project goals, constitutes an artful landscape form that is both functional and instructive. The walls of the spiral ramp are marked with inscribed plate “pages” of Corten steel such that visitors encounter words from Thoreau’s journal and Walden as they approach or depart from the pond. The excerpted text provides a lens through which to understand the myriad narratives of Walden Pond and its surroundings.
framed views/underpass Views of Walden Pond are carefully framed and sequenced to provide visitors with an inspiring and poignant interpretive experience. The pond can initially be glimpsed through framing vegetation while the spiraling ramp and underpass place visitors on alignment with vistas of the pond and the larger Reservation. Visitors emerge from the underpass with a direct and dramatic view focused on the long axis of the pond.
Framed views enhance the connection between the interpretive facility and the pond.
Not for construction. This drawing is part of a student project and is not based on a legal survey.
Pinecote Pavilion | Picayune, MI
Conway School of Landscape Design 332 S. Deerfield Road, Conway, MA 01341
Doyle Conservation Center | Fitchburg, MA
Walden Pond State Reservation Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
The design of the Walden Pond interpretive facility is anchored to its regional architectural context. Design cues follow both traditional New England building styles and examples of green buildings that relate to site specific challenges and opportunities. As such, building architecture should borrow both from regional vernacular as well as inspirational forms exhibited by remarkable places that integrate human needs with sensitive site design.
Jenna Webster | Aran Wiener
buildings
Interpretive Facilities Master Plan
design precedents
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