Located outside of Oxford, Ohio, Hueston Woods State Park is a destination for people across the country. A nature center has been proposed to complement the lodge and campsite located within the park with the intention to educate and promote local research. Using a site to the South-East of the lodge, this nature center will celebrate the beauty of nature through the dramatic escalation of forest and waterfront views. The center reflects the landscape in the glass and wood facades using materials that blend with the surroundings while the geometry of the building influences movement in and around the center in an effortless and intuitive manner. Celebrating and encouraging education and research, this nature center is a beautiful addition to the Hueston Woods State Park.
VIEW PRIORITIZATION
Upon entering the nature center, the gallery presents limited views through a series of narrow windows emphasizing gallery work on display. Throughout the circulation of the building, the windows broaden in size giving the increasingly beautiful scenery more visibility. The shades of gray overlayed on the roof and building plans show how the desirability of views increases as the circulation wraps towards the lake.
