Mt. Mitchell Interpretive Center Museum | Wabaunsee, KS Fall 2019 | Prof. McGlynn | ADS 3
Designed to frame the view of a large hill just outside of Wabaunsee, KS, this relatively small site had its hand in every major movement and event in Kansas history and its intense human struggle with slavery, mistreatment of Native Americans, westward expansion and even as the site of an ancient Native America burial ground; truly the Kansas motto: “Ad Astra per Aspera” come to life. With its long and low horizontal form in contrast with the hill behind as well as the monumental symmetrical white and grey concrete facade, the design both shows tremendous respect for the site as it demands reverence of it from visitors. Its enhancement of the natural topography, and processional elements from the modern bowling green, through its monumental stone.
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