Tumbling Quassaick
︎ Tags: GSAPP, models, 2019
Columbia GSAPP Spring 2019
Critic: Robert Marino
The Tumbling Quassaick Nature Center separates the site into two contrasting spaces in order to create two different experiences of the creek. One is quiet, passive and open to the sky, it focusses on the glossy surface quality of still/slowly moving water. The other is loud, funneling the noise of rapidly moving water into its semi-circular space with a roof structure oriented towards the stream. It is active and can be used as a big gathering space for groups and performances.
The separation is achieved by placing an S-shaped inhabitable wall on site. The ground floor consists of floodable concrete modules for day-time shelter and bathrooms. Resting on these modules are wooden sleep pods for hikers.
The separation is achieved by placing an S-shaped inhabitable wall on site. The ground floor consists of floodable concrete modules for day-time shelter and bathrooms. Resting on these modules are wooden sleep pods for hikers.
