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As shown in this site plan, the walls of the Visitor Center stretch out across a highly impacted savannah paralleling the recharge zone line delineating the edge between preserved and developed areas.
Credit: Lake|Flato Architects
This floor plan shows the two wings of the center, which form part of a stone wall, echoing other historic stone walls found on the site.
Credit: Lake|Flato Architects
This drawing, showing the elevation of the building, details its environmentally responsible features.
Credit: Lake|Flato Architects
The primary entry, shown in this photo, draws visitors to the screened exhibit space elevated above grade to minimize surface-flow disturbance along the native-plant courtyard.
Credit: Chris Cooper
Rainwater collected from roofs is filtered through gravel caps and conveyed to underground cisterns, shown in this photo, which double as seats and native-grass planters along the public entryway.
Credit: Chris Cooper
This photo shows the view from the outdoor classroom area looking east toward the exhibit space. The exhibit space opens up to views and light to the north. Southern sun is blocked by a broad roof overhang.
Credit: Chris Cooper
Circulation occurs outdoors on porches, like the one shown in this photo, reducing conditioned interior space, framing views, and providing connections to nature.
Credit: Chris Cooper
The rainwater storage tower, shown in this photo, uses a solar-powered pump and gravity for water distribution.
Credit: Chris Cooper
The unconditioned exhibit space, shown in this photo, opens to cooling breezes and views beyond. Rolling doors close to block out winter winds, and exhibits roll away to allow for flexible multipurpose use.
Credit: Chris Cooper
This drawing of the building section details the project's green features, including the rainwater storage tower.
Credit: Chris Cooper
