ABU DHABI FLAMINGO VISITOR CENTER

from Graduate Architecture Portfolio

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ABU DHABI FLAMIGNO VISITOR CENTER

The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is in the UAE Capitol of Abu Dhabi. The city is home to a variety of wildlife, the most famous of which is the regions’ flamingo population. As many as 4,000 of these pink specimen migrate to the AL Wathba Reserve during autumn and reside until the end of spring. The concept revolved around using natural building material within the region, with rammed earth and bamboo serving as the key components of the design. The shape inspired by the flamingo nests with a canopy to create a shading system for the visitors.

Concept revolved around using natural building material found in Abu Dhabi, with rammed earth and bamboo being the key components of the design. The shape was inspired by flamingo nests that had a canopy to create a shading system for the visitor center.

Summer 2020 Project Partner: Ryan Rufer

Creating the path for the segments where the canopy will connect

Creating a range of heights for the catenary shapes of the bamboo canopy

Switch the direction of the catenary curves to creat grid for better structure and shading

SECTION

During my time in France in 2019, we studied many different styles that the country holds. Besides just taking pictures of the sites that we visited, we would sketch and practice shading the light and shadow to understand the value in any given environment.

LIGHT & SHADOW STUDY FRANCE

During my time in Italy and France in 2022, we took many class trips to various cities and towns in both countries. While on these trips we were given time to sit down, sketch and indulge our experience.