The Government Canyon Trailhead is a small design build project designed to house a map for the new handicap accessible Discovery Trail. It was important for the park to have a place for hikers to rest and shaded place to study the trail maps. The material pallet and design came from the existing architecture which is made up of rusted steel pipes, cedar siding and corrugated metal roof. The project went through three rounds of elimination before being selected by a panel. After which the final drawings were produced and the construction began. All aspects of the process were completed by the senior class.
SITE
The site sites between the visitor center (right) and the large open air pavilion (Left). The start of the trail is accessible from a foot path from the visitor center or foot path which starts at the main parking and passes though the pavilion.
Design
Early conceptual model
Revised model
The material selection drew from the exposed steel pipe and weathered wood of the existent buildings.
Shadow Study
Construction
Completed trailhead structure before maps boards are attached.
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Team:
Maise Rashid, Angel Mora, Edgar Saucedo, Heath Edwards, Joshua Abas, Michel Valadez, Sameeer Gulamani, Austin Villejo