Amanda Constantine

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: DISCOVERY CENTER

AMANDA CONSTANTINE ADVISOR: JOANNE AITKEN

SITE

SAINT MARY LAKE

- St. Marys Lake North side of the South West portion had fire in 2015 - Overlooks Saint Mary Lake - 10 mile long lake - St. Mary Falls trail leads to Virgina Falls and Baring Falls as well - Family friendly hike

500’ 23-30 in. of precipitation

Cold, dry Artic air

100 in. of precipitation

23-30 in. of precipitation

Warm, wet Pacific air

Continental Divide

PROGRAM CLASSROOMS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

RANGER PROGRAMS ENTRY

INFO OUTDOOR EXHIBIT

RESTROOMS EXHIBITS

FISHING GIFT SHOP PANORAMIC VIEWING AUDITORIUM

STAFF CABINS

5 ASPECTS WITH PROGRAM CONNECTIONS

BOAT LAUNCH

KEY:

FUN

BOAT TOURS

VISITOR CENTER PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY

RANGER PROGRAM AUXILIARY PROGRAM

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS RANGER TOURS/TALKS TIMELINE EXHIBIT

COMMUNITY NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAKS

GATHERING SPACES

INFO DESK

CLASSES

REFLECTION LEARNING

PRECEDENTS DISCOVERY CENTER - DIGSAU

- Screening can close off visitors when building is closed while still keeping a continuous and non-evasive facade - Views and axis stem off from this main entry which can be used similar to visitor center in glacier’s views to the lake

RED ROCK CANYON VISITOR CENTER PARK

ARRIVAL SPACE EXHIBIT SPACE

- The pavilions and exhibits are hidden from plain view when first approaching the building and are only seen when one has already entered the building - Location of exhibit spaces allow for the most views out

HIGHWAY

ENTRY

CRAIG THOMAS DISCOVERY AND VISITOR CENTER

- Materials used that are local to the area - Sloped roofs allow for snow to not accumulate and to fit in with the surrounding mountain landscape

PROCESS

2 - MOUNTAINS

1 - VIEWS

4 - FRAME

3 - AXIS

PROCESS OPTION 1

PROS - Not affected by elements - Connection of all program - Easier construction CONS - Limiting - Site not connected to building

OPTION 2

PROS - Connected to site and path - Framing of views / entrance - Hierarchy of space CONS - Grouping of program - Elements will affect central outdoor area

DESIGN REVIEW

DESIGN REVIEW

ROOF PLAN SCALE: 1” = 100’

PLAN SCALE: 1” = 60’

DESIGN REVIEW

SECTION A

SECTION B

SCALE: 1” = 30’

TECHNICAL REVIEW

2

1

PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’

TECHNICAL REVIEW

PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’

TECHNICAL REVIEW

SECTION SCALE: 1/32” = 1’

ELEVATION SCALE: 1/32” = 1’

ELEVATION SCALE: 1/32” = 1’

FINAL REVIEW

BIRDSEYE VIEW

FINAL REVIEW 1

2

3 4

5

SITE PLAN SCALE: 1” = 100’

KEY: 1 - BUS STOP AND LOT 2 - DISCOVERY CENTER 3 - BOAT AND FISH SHOP 4 - PIER 5 - RANGER OFFICE/ RESIDENTIAL

FINAL REVIEW

SITE SECTION SCALE: 1” = 75’

SECTION SCALE: 3/64” = 1’

FINAL REVIEW KEY: 1 - ENTRY 2 - INFO DESK 3 - RANGER TALKS 4 - HABITAT EXHIBIT 5 - RESTROOMS 6 - JANITOR 7 - MECHANICAL 8 - AUDITORIUM STORAGE 9 - AUDITORIUM 10 - WATER/ROCK EXHIBIT 11 - JUNIOR RANGER TALK 12 - TIMELINE/TOPO EXHIBIT 13 - WATER EXHIBIT 14 - GIFT SHOP 15 - CLASSROOMS

15 15 15 13 14

11 12

1 2

6

5

10 3

7 8

4 9 PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

FINAL REVIEW Some feedback received in regards to my structure was instead of the vertical tree nature of the columns, the columns could be angled to match the rest of the character of the structure. Other feedback was the ceiling structure really brought out the concept of my project. The plan conformed somewhat with the structure above, but there are a few areas in need of improvement to coincide with the ceiling folds. The stairs and seating stairs should be altered to align more with the angles and floor height changes.

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

FINAL REVIEW

NORTH WEST

ELEVATIONS SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

SOUTH EAST

Some feedback received was in regards to the orderly pattern of the curtain wall. Jurors believed that it would be better to show a more organic pattern to match the rest of my project. Another comment was to not have the wall as fully vertical.

SHEATHING FLASHING INSULATION SHEATHING CEDAR SHAKES AIR GAP WATER BARRIER INSULATION SHEATHING AIR GAP CEDAR SHAKES

3” 9”

COVE LIGHT

BEAM/FLOOR CONNECTION

GUTTER

SOLAR FILM TILE

FINAL REVIEW

DN

DN DN

DN DN

DN DN

WATER COLLECTION

NATURAL VENTILATION

CIRCULATION

DN

FINAL REVIEW

FINAL REVIEW