CRATER PLAN 1:50

Legend

Wider stairs leading to cave

Basalt steps

Viewing platform

Basalt column with QR

Baby Steps

To allow visitors to safely and efficiently traverse the densley vegetated crater, small basalt steps are to be inserted at intervals where the terrain has been identified as challenging either due to the existing path having been worn away, or difficult terrain conditions. This will channel foot traffic along a more robust route, and prevent accidental damage to the surrounding vegetation.

View platforms provide access to angles which highlight particular ecological interest and small basalt pillars have QR codes taking visitors to educational resources.

Handland basalt steps improve accessibilty channel foot traffic to protect the fragile vegetation within the crater.

Exploring The Cinder Cones

The cinder cones contain important environments which speak to the wider ecological and geological character of Pico island. This section of the design proposal implements a series of carefully positioned basalt steps, paths and steel handrails, which aim to create a complete visitor experience through these caves by harmoniously integrating these man made elements into the natural environment.