FOUNDATION

Exterior Finish

The site is further activated by the inclusion of a cafe/bar program, offering refreshments to the public. As the day turns to night, the space transforms into a cozy bar, allowing for a serene and semi-private atmosphere that separates visitors from the bustling streets of Vancouver, while still enveloped in the surrounding greenery. This cafe/bar concept also caters to a diverse community, providing a variety of services to ensure inclusivity.

Wreck Beach Context Plan

The Amphi

Studio Year 3 Project

Date: Fall 2022

Location: Wreck Beach 6572 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC

Behold “The Amphi-”, a project of grand scale that interweaves perspective and connectivity. By placing two distinct design interventions on opposing parts of the site and melding their elements, we can holistically understand the site and unlock alternative perspectives of the towering Douglas Fir Tree. This allows us to be more mindful of our position in relation to the earth beneath us.

Up close, the Douglas Fir’s grandiosity and leaning appearance make us feel small and insignificant, yet safe in the tranquility of the land. But from a distance, the ancient tree is viewed as a singular part of the landscape, its grandeur blending seamlessly with the rest of the surroundings, imbuing the user with the restless energy of the sea.

Though these two perspectives may seem at odds, they are in fact perfectly balanced. When the land and sea collide, a sincere and beautiful harmony emerges, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things.

Transversal Section

Douglas Fir

AMPHI-TREE DISEMBODIED PERSPECTIVE

Basin Shell Surface

Raised podium with signage that communicates info about the site and Douglas Fir

Raised podium with signage that communicates info about the site and the Douglas Fi

Water filtered from the steep hill

Concrete raised on sides to force perspective to the Douglas Fir Tree and Amphi-sea

Concrete raised on sides to force perspective to the Douglas Fir Tree and Amphi-sea

Metamorphic rocks found from the shore act as steps to the basin

Metamorphic rocks found from the shore act as steps to the basin

Topographic change to enforce privacy in Amphi-tree

Topographic change to enforce privac y in Amphi-tree

AMPHI-TREE BASIN DETAIL SECTION AMPHI-TREE ISOMETRIC

Sauna Device

Planter for blackberry bush taken from the forest to prevent users from blocking Amphi-sea window Buoyancy barrels

Planter for blackberry bush taken from the forest to prevent users from blocking Amphi-sea window

Ho lowed-out structure of concrete mix with glass beads as aggregate to increa se buoyancy

Hollowed-out structure of concrete mix with the glass beads as aggregate to increse buoyancy Buoyancy barrels

Vertical guidance posts

Vertical guidance posts

AMPHI-TREE BASIN DETAIL SECTION

Concrete seating with wooden finish Cedar flooring and wall Low e-glass windows Blackberry bush