THE LATENT CONFLUENCE reverse DYNAMITE_ BAUMAN + CLAUSING + REIFENBERG FINAL REVIEW_ LA 4960 URBANISM AT THE POOL_ BENNETT + BOSWELL
ROUTE 33 TRAIL SITTE ENTRY
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS TRAIL SITE ENTRY VEHICULAR SITE ENTRY
ROCK OUTCROPPING
BOATHOUSE STRUCTURE
315 OFFRAMP
DOWNTOWN VIEW
ARRIVAL MOUND E ILD W
315 ADJACENCY
MUSSEL SHELL REMNANTS
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BOAT STORAGE UNDER BOATHOUSE
DESIGN PRECEDENT PROJECTS
THE BREWERY_D.I.R.T. STUDIO
RECYCLED PARKING LOT
PERITO MORENO GLACIER
OLENTANGY RIVER RAMP TO ROOF JARDIN L’ARCHE DE LA DEFENSE
LF ONE_ZAHA HADID
BOAT LAUNCH
WATER PROVING GROUND_LTL
ARRIVAL PLAZA WALDEN STUDIOS_ANDREA COCHRAN
ST. LANDRY PARISH VISITOR CENTER
ANARCHITECTURE
DYNAMIC RIVER SYSTEMS
BIKE PARKIIN NG
SEASONAL INUNDATION
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L A N A C
GREEN ROOF
PIER
CURATED BOTANICAL BASINS TERRACED AGRICULTURAL ROWS
DECONSTRUCTED BOATHOUSE
ADA RAMP
INFORMAL REBAR FIELD
REBAR FIELD RAMP TO ROOF
UNDULATING WETLAND HILLSIDE FLOATING PIER R
60’ 120’
INFORMAL IN NFO ORMAL SW WIMMING IM MMING G HOLLE E
315
100-YEAR FLOOD INUNDATION
TRAIL SITE ENTRY
SCIOTO RIVER
15’ 60’ 120’
30’
SITE PLAN (NORMAL INUNDATION, TRANSITIONAL LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGIES)
VICTORIAN VILLAGE
GRANDVIEW
CIRCULATION DIAGRAMS
SHORT NORTH
GOODALE PARK
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WATER CIRCULATION
OLEN
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SCIOTO GREENWAY
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SCIOTO RIVER
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NORTH BANK PARK
SITE
670
SOUDER AVE
DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS
SCIOTO RIVER
315
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BROAD S
GENOA PARK
SC CIOT IIO OTO MILE ILLE
EAST FRA ANKLINTON
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315
BICENTENN NNIAL PARK COLLECTION WATER
D DODGE ODGE PARK PARK + POOL
SCIOTO RIVER
2500’
30’
5000’
VEGETATIVE CIRCULATION
60’
HUMAN CIRCULATION
CURATED BANKS NEW RIPARIAN NEW TYPOLOGY EXISTING CURATED
SITE ENTRY POINT EXPLORATION PEDESTRIAN ON STRUCTURE VEHICULAR
30’
30’
60’
60’
EXPLORATION
REINTEGRATION
PROLIFERATION 0-8” WATER 2’ DEPTH
12 WIDE POOL 12’-WIDE
0-2’ WATER 3’ DEPTH
18 WIDE POOL 18’-WIDE
1-3’ WATER 4’ DEPTH
24 WIDE POOL 24’-WIDE
MUD FLAT + BOARDWALKS
ASPHALT
CURATED BOTANICAL BASINS
ENDLESS BOARDWALKS
RE-FORMATTED PARKING LOT
Inspired by the prolific fresh-water mussel shells found all around the site, we introduce a series of botanical pools filled with wetland plants that thrive in various levels of inundation. These plants are arranged in a pseudo-formal garden where they are highly curated to develop plants for proliferation across the site particularly to instigate and inhabit new peripheral wetlands along the Scioto River. The profile of the basins resemble that of the inside of a mussel shell to emphasize the variable water depths and waterlogged soil conditions of various wetland types in order to create resilient plants and ecological communities. There are three sizes within the garden, smallest for fewer plants and least inundation, and largest for the most plants, the deepest water, and introduction of larger swimming animals. The garden is strategically located at the crest of the hill in order to capitalize on vegetative proliferation across the mudflat and site periphery.
The continuation of the already ephemeral metal boardwalks into the river produces a seemingly endless walkway, encouraging interaction with and recreation within the rivers. They allow for minimal disruption of the mud flat.
PIER
The pier acts as a continuation of the circulation at the top of the site, both allowing for circulation regardless of the seasonal inundation of the site and also allowing for maximum comfort for pedestrians least comfortable with water
ADA BOARDWALK
A massive portion of the site is presently an impervious parking lot. In order to allow for vehicular visitation, a good amount of this parking needs to be retained, so we chose to grind and recycle the existing asphalt. Only the primary drive lanes will be re-paved as impervious roadway. Otherwise, the parking spots will be re-formatted as loosely ground pervious asphalt gravel with rough edges that bleed into newly exposed swales and areas that will become vegetated over time
BOTANICAL BASINS GROUND PLANE
To reference the past proliferation of asphalt on the site, the ground plane of the botanical basins will be the freshly-ground pervious asphalt
This boardwalk allows for differently-abled users to make their way down to the mudflat where they can utilize the same spaces
PEDESTIAN CIRCULATION
BUILDING PROGRAM + VIEWSHEDS
SITE RUBBLE
AGRICULTURAL ROWS
NEW PROGRAM
REBAR FIELD
Paying attention to the species found within the existing riparian zones across the site, we introduce a number of prolific tree, shrub, and scrub species that can diversify, expand, and create a more robust riparian corridor across the site, increasing habitat creation opportunities and solidifying the riverbanks against erosion. These agricultural rows are found against the front of the building to act as a new-fangled riparian corridor against the vehicular traffic in the parking lot and create a more secluded environment on top of the accessible green roof on top of the new buildings. These species are curated, cyclically harvested, and replanted as they become too big to survive in the terraces.
It was important in our design to create facilities that not only served basic human needs but also served as restaurant/event space that was previously housed in the Boat House and also a new educational facility that teaches about the various dynamic systems that occur across the site, allowing visitors to educate themselves prior to exploration or vice versa, proliferating knowledge that informs the other experiences that can occur on the site.
EXPANDED VIEWSHEDS
One major disadvantage of the current site was the privatization of the downtown Columbus view, and even then just a single perspective was provided once inside. A major move for our design was the expansion and diversification of viewsheds of downtown for everyone to enjoy, including a high point from the new GREEN ROOF, a view from the building threshold that is framed by the boat house ruins, a view floating above the mud flat on the new PIER, and of course from the low perspective of the mud flat as made newly accessible view new BOARDWALKS.
Upland metal grid walkways will also be filled with the ground asphalt
The rebar field occurs at the bottom of the sloping field of the curated botanical basins, acting as an ephemeral ‘fourth wall’ for the new-fangled garden. The rebar completes the overall ‘shell’ profile of the space as well, acting as the sharp upturn that occurs at the edge of the deepest part of an overturned mussel shell.These closely-packed rebar are firmly planted within the ground using concrete footers. The field also acts as a structure for viticulture that will proliferate onto the exposed pylons of the DE-CONSTRUCTED BOAT HOUSE
CONCRETE RUBBLE
Concrete rubble is a main ingrediant found all along the edge of both rivers and we propose to use it as rip rap for the BOAT LAUNCH
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
‘THE BOAT HOUSE AT CONFLUENCE PARK’
WILDERNESS BRIDGE + STORMWATER CANAL
BOAT LAUNCH There is already existing boat storage facilities on the site, so it is imperative to allow for boating to occur from this site, so there is both a rip-rap condition to allow to get to the water at any inundation level and also a wide pathway from the parking lot for more seasonal boaters.
The current program of the site lies within the Boat House, a specialty restaurant and event venue. The building is situated at the pinnacle of the viewshed towards the downtown Columbus skyline. In our design, the building becomes an interesting node of our design and the pinnacle of our deconstruction. By removing most of the building (and recycling the materials for our PIER and ADA BOARDWALK) and leaving only a few interesting pieces, we create new habitat for ruderal vegetation, secluded habitat for birds and rodents, and framing the skyline. By retaining the pylon structure underneath the building, it reveals the steepness of the site and creates an evocative relic to explore and observe as plants, animals, and sedimentation interact with the newly exposed hillside over time.
WILDERNESS BRIDGE The existing pedestrian bridge that connect the multi-use trail over the Olentangy River is usable only for humans, so we propose to install an overhead structure that allows for both viticulture to grow and encourage a more private and protected re-connection of the upland riparian corridors for all other land species. This movement further proliferates across the site as a STORMWATER CANAL that encourages wilderness circulation across the upland site.
FLOATING DOCK There is a floating dock to demonstrate an unending circulation condition and act as encouragement for swimming in the river while also acting as a protective edge to the INFORMAL SWIMMING HOLE. INFORMAL SWIMMING HOLE There is an existing sheltered area of the river between the south edge of the mud flat and a rocky jetty that allows for semi-sheltered seasonal swimming/bathing.
STORMWATER CANAL With the re-formatting of the parking lot, the entire area is regraded to eliminate the need for the gray infrastructure and drain into the newly-created stormwater canal. This canal divides the site into two zones of retained program and new program while also acting as a stormwater collection and delivery system.
CURATED BOTANICAL BASINS_ CULTIVATION OPERATIONAL SECTION
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5’
1’
5’
AGRICULTURAL ROWS_ CULTIVATION OPERATIONAL SECTION
EXISTING LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGIES
PROJECTED LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGIES
WET MEADOW
WETLAND FOREST
Open prairie, grassland or savannah with waterlogged soils but without standing water for most of the year.
Wetand forests occur along large rivers where they are critically dependent upon natural water level fluctuations.
FORB_ Swamp Milkweed, Marsh Marigold, Blue Flag, Slenderstem Peavine, Water Horehound,
FERN_ Narrow Buckler Fern, Clinton’s Woodfern, Crested Wood Fern, Cinnamon Fern, Royal
Winged Lythrum, Virgina Mountain Mint, Whorled Rosinweed
Fern
GRAMINOID_ Bluejoint Reedgrass, Elliptic Spikerush
FORB_ Jewelweed, Smallspike False Nettle, Starry False Lily of the Valley, Golden Ragwort
SEDGE_ Wooly Sedge, Upright Sedge
GRASS_ Foul Manna Grass, Sweet Woodreed
ANIMALS_ Heron, Badger, Smooth Greensnake, Ducks
ANIMALS_ Deer, Owls, Falcons, Snapping Turtles
RIPARIAN WOODLAND
EMERGENT MARSH
Riparian woodlands may be dominated by sedge, reed, shrub or forest, on the banks of a water body, on a significant slope. Seasonal inundation but otherwise soils not waterlogged. SEDGE_ Brome-like Sedge, Fringed Sedge, Rudge Greater Bladder Sedge, Hop Sedge, Cattail Sedge
Permanently or periodically inundated site characterized by nutrient-rich water. FORB_ Swamp Loosestrife, Marsh Marigold, Marsh Mermaidweed, Yellow Water Buttercup, Swamp Dock, Bladderwort, American Blue Vervain
GRASS_ Eastern Manna Grass
SHRUB_ Winterberry, Swamp Dewberry, Staghorn Sumac
SEDGE_ Hairy Sedge, Blunt Broom Sedge
ANIMALS_ Deer, Chipmunks, Squirrels, Raccoons,Pigeons, Butterflies, Moths
ANIMALS_ Songbirds, Owls, Toads, Dragonflies
UPLAND WOODLAND
WETLAND SLOUGH
Woodlands out of seasonal inundation and without waterlogged soil.
Widely used term for wetland environment in a channel or series of shallow lakes. Water is stagnant or may flow slowly on a seasonal basis.
TREE_ Hawthorn, Sour Cherry, Dogwood VINES_ Tara Vine, Dutchman’s Pipe, Mile-a-Minute, Poet’s Jasmine ANIMALS_ Deer, Squirrels, Songbirds, Mice, Rabbits
FORB_ Threepetal Bedstraw, Tufted Loosestrife GRAMINOID_ Woolgrass SEDGE_ Woollyfruit Sedge ANIMALS_ Salamanders, Toads, Frogs, Turtles, Mosquitoes
VEGETATION PROJECTION SECTIONS PARKING LOT + STORMWATER CANAL_ AT CONSTRUCTION
1’
5’
1’
5’
1’
5’
PARKING LOT + STORMWATER CANAL_ DEVELOPING VEGETATION
PARKING LOT + STORMWATER CANAL_ MATURING VEGETATION
UNDULATING WETLAND HILLSIDE_ AT CONSTRUCTION
1’
5’
1’
5’
1’
5’
UNDULATING WETLAND HILLSIDE_ DEVELOPING VEGETATION
UNDULATING WETLAND HILLSIDE_ MATURING VEGETATION
DECONSTRUCTED BOATHOUSE + ADA BOARDWALK_ AT CONSTRUCTION
1’
5’
DECONSTRUCTED BOATHOUSE + ADA BOARDWALK_ DEVELOPING VEGETATION
1’
5’
DECONSTRUCTED BOATHOUSE + ADA BOARDWALK_ MATURING VEGETATION
1’
5’