COMMUNITY CENTER ON A DUNE
AMAGANSETT, NEW YORKThe project begins as two walls weaving together, held together by a calibrated balance of forces. Eight circles of varying radii determine continuous lines of tangential loops, forming a helical composition that encapsulates disparate in-between spaces that facilitate community and beach-going activities. Wind and water are responsible for sculpting the topography of this ocean-side terrain. Yet, the proposal seeks to freeze a range of these capricious curves of sand as walls in a new architectural ridgeline. Like a beach fence eroded by sand and time, these two walls become a subject of their environment, both supporting and seeking support from the dune. The architecture unites the boundary of land and ocean, dune and beach. This architecture facilitates a series of programs ranging from a lifeguard observation space, shared outdoor shower, gender-neutral bathrooms, training center, and garage. Each space is covered by a conical roof, with light leaking in from triangular clerestory windows.
Model Photograph: Plan
Model Photograph: Axonometric
Model Photograph: Elevation
Model Photograph: Concept Models
Orthographic Drawing: Tangency Diagrams
Orthographic Drawing: Sand Fence Diagram
Orthographic Drawing: Wall Type Diagram
Orthographic Drawing: First Floor Plan
Orthographic Drawing: Second Floor Plan
Orthographic Drawing: Section
Orthographic Drawing: Exploded Axonometric
Orthographic Drawing: Site Plan
Perspective Rendering: Sand Garden
Perspective Rendering: Inside Garage
Perspective Rendering: Training Center