Design Statement
The site of the new dining hall offers an open view of the lake from the southern facade and a forest view on the north side. From the windows to the slope of the roof, the very form of the building invites you towards the lake side, taking the higher topography and the forest to its back. The driving concept of our project is a flexible south facade that can be opened up completely to allow a stronger connection with the lake, taking full advantage of the terrasse as a place to hang out and host events.
Atmosphere
The vertical screening system allows natural light to be filtered through the southern facade, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere inside the dining hall and the kitchen. The asymmetric roof plane along with the king post trusses add a sense of playfulness to the central area of the camp. Departing from the hip-roof typology in the camp, the new dining hall expresses its own dynamics; yet Its rustic wood cladding allows the building to settle between the existing wood cabins and grow with the forest.
