LENAPEHOKING ARCHAEO INSTITUTE
The Lenapehoking Archaeo Institute (LAI) incorporates land- ies and expresses the importance archaeology and history scape, architecture and history to create a dynamic explora- have upon our culture, not only supporting organized events tion of the past. but walk-up/bike-up visitors as well. It is an “open”to be an facility for all to enjoy. An initiative of the Philadelphia Archeology Forum, it protects and celebrates an active dig site of the Lenni Lenape tribe, A visitor to LAI experiences history in a naturalistic setting, providing a forum where research, presentations, seminars, with the archaeological dig taking precedence. While visiting conferences, and exploration can occur. The Institute embod- the Institute, one is able to imagine what it was like to dwell
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a tantalizing view of a long clerestory that hugs the site. From The building embodies the values of the Lenni Lenape: prioriLincoln Drive, the main building glows with light reflected off tizing views and working with instead of against the climate. Turning off Orange Trail in Blue Bell Park, a winding path leads the rods of the curtain wall as the building wraps around the to an oversized pavilion framed like a traditional wigwam, side of the hill. It is self-sustaining and will operate with minimal energy rethat arches protectively over the dig site. The paths circle quirements, as well as be able to withstand strong storms, the site, leading the visitor to walk around the dig in a count- The Institute’s architecture is inspired by the Lenni Lenape extreme temperatures, drought, and forest fire. In addier-clockwise direction, as do dancers at a pow-wow. The main longhouses, the shading system of the New York Times Build- tion to the green roof, a significant portion of the building is building of LAI is only hinted at, an undulating green roof and ing, and the undulating green roofs of the Paul Klee Museum. in the Lenape nation before European settlers arrived.
earth-sheltered, with R-46 insulation, has a cistern, daylighting in all rooms, uses Passive House principles of solar heating and natural ventilation, has a metal curtain wall that provides shade and protects the glazing from falling tree branches, with a non-combustible exterior consisting of local stone, metal and glass.
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PAVILLION, DIG SITE, AND LENAPEHOCKING FORUM
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DRONE PERSPECTIVE ELEVATION FROM LINCOLN DRIVE