MENG FAN | B.ARCH
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WORK FLOW | 2018
Coyote Hills Visiter Center // Site Conditions and Building Performance
Specs_ Site Conditions, Building Performance Lise Barriere, Joseph King Coyote Hills Visitor Center Coyote Hills Regional Park, CA 2018 Spring
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Statement_ Nestled in a clearing at the base of a gently rolling hill, the Coyote Hills Visitor Center takes cues from the topography as it follows the site contours to form a long sinuous profile with thin wood columns lightly touching the earth. Though unified under a continuous roof plan, the building itself is divided into four discreet volumns permeated by open terraces and pathways to allow visitors choices for exploration and discovery of the park. This will also allow gentle breezes to passively cool the building, and abundant opportunities for natural daylighting. The design seeks to celebrate the rich natural abundances of the site by minimizing its disturbance with a light footprint and scale.
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