architecture
UNSEEN EXPOSURE THROUGH ARCHITECTURE
SPRING 2011
An Equestrian Gateway at Giant City Park, Mackanda IL
Person Retreat
Unseen exposure focuses on maximizing an individuals experience to the outdoors but closing off the relationship between them and the busy world. The exposure to the outdoor environment is hidden behind various screens allowing one to feel secluded but not closed off.
First Floor Plan-
Layout for All Retreats
Second Floor Plan-
Layout for Two Person Retreats
Second Floor Plan-
Layout for Three Person Retreats
Second Floor Plan-
Layout for Four Person Retreats
The Lodge
The lodge is particularly placed as a gateway to the living quarters and its amenities. Additionally, the welcome center for the stables is located on the other side of the street directly across from the gateway house allowing a direct connection between the two and easy maintenance.
First Floor Plan- The Lodge
Site Plan
The living quarters are placed sporadically around the land allowing a more private escape feeling. The Lodge is placed at the entrance of the site and is used as a welcome center to greet all guests. On the other site of the main road, the primary horse facilities can be found. These facilities include a management center, primary stable facility, educational arena, dressage arena, a private therapy arena, and a western arena. Surrounding the entire site, various horse trails can be found.
Exploded View
This view shows a two person retreat focusing in on the exterior first floor screened patio, the kitchen which opens up to a patio to allow for maximum seating and gathering, and the bedroom/ living area which is separated by a screening element, mimicking the exterior design. Ample amounts of windows and sliding doors are used to help draw the outside environment inward to the living quaters.
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