SAILING PAV I L I O N
The site is located on Claytor Lake in Pulaski County, Virginia. The 21-milelong reservoir is located on the New River. The lake holds a state park, campgrounds, cabins, and lodges all placed along the shoreline.The project proposal was to design a space to home the Claytor Lake Sailing Association.
side and outside border becomes undistinguishable. The design offers a space for the sailing association to use along with educational courses for children. The main curved classroom is lined with doors that open up to the deck that follows the curves of the classroom as well as the site.
The essential focus of the design seeks to reflect the natural topography and character of the land. The site is located on a point jutting into the lake. The building was placed on the site to capture the entire outward view of the landscape. These outward views are brought into the design. With the volume following the movement of the terrain, the in-
The building follows the slope of the site. One entrance to the building is located at the base of the slope, at water level. This base is storage for boats. The height of the volume reaches the height of the hill. Above this, is the entrance to the main usable facility. The beach is used as a separation between land and water, however the continuous stairs to
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the dock allow the space to continue onto the water. Exterior and interior views show how one moves along the curvature of the building. Views reveal hidden moments experienced throughout the building. The boundary between internal and external space are not clearly defined. The interior space flows to the exterior to create an interchangeable space that captures the idea of the landscape.
