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Monuments of the Coalfields Six Architectural Components

Architectural design components will be introduced on Hill Fork Surface Mine in order to revitalize the desolate landscape. Each component will be used to inform visitors of the industrial past; while also demonstrating a visual catalogue of monuments that define the Appalachian region. Due to the vast scale of the Hill Fork Surface Mine, various architectural components will be linked via hiking and biking trails to generate a physical connection across the site. The primary design component is the observation deck and wind turbine. This monument will be repeated across the site in order to maximize wind energy production. The following six sections describe the concept, theory, and design intent behind each architectural expressions.

01 - Hiking // Biking Trails 02 - Botanical Garden 03 - Observation Deck // Wind Turbine 04 - Coal Memorial 05 - Campsite // Shelter

06 - Amphitheatre