Remote studio
During the Summer Remote Studio program students designed and built a large pavilion in Alpine, Wyoming for the community of Alpine Meadows. The design focused on the varying weather patterns and conditions that occur in the broad valley to extend the use of the shelter for as many months as possible. Extensive studies of solar orientation and wind conditions were made to develop a specific sun and wind screen on the East and West walls. A custom scupper in the central entry bay from the southern side of the pavilion was created to divert rain and also create dramatic ice and snow sculpture in the winter time during sledding season. A large fire grille was designed and built on the North edge of the pavilion winter warming and summer barbecues.
The Materials used are reclaimed Douglas Fir, Steel, Bonderized Roofing, and Concrete. The Steel Frame and Screens were pre-fabricated at Remote Studio and brought by trailer for final assembly in Alpine. Video of the construction linked here.
Video Credit: ARTURO VILCHIS