view from pavilions
existing site conditions : Situated on the coast of Point Loma, California, this coastal habitat belongs to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
With its rich ecology and beautiful scenery, the site naturally offers a series of moments, each with their own unique spatial qualities: clearings that vary in size, tunnels formed from dense overgrowth, a complex topography with hills that offer panoramic ocean views, and valleys that provide intimate gathering points.
Currently, this natural park is inaccessible to the community due to heavy runoff and lack of infrastructure.
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proposed infrastructure : In a sensitive response to the captivating landscape and existing site conditions, this project provides a fragmented infrastructure that aims to facilitate and enhance the interaction between visitor and park.
Referencing the naturally occuring spaces and views provided by the site, the architecture works in harmony with the rigid topography, materializing as either path, bridge, or gathering point. This infrastructure gestures visitors inward and guides them through the full park experience without restricting opportuny for further exploration.
In this way, the project is not about a rigid program of predetermined events. Rather, it becomes a shared space that enhances and emphasizes what is already there in the hope of fostering empathy and appreciation for the landscape and fellow visitors.
view from east bridge
ADE 322: Spring 2018 Architectural Studio II
Student: Christina Lufkin Instructor: Bryan Maddock