Bridge to the Sound - Courtney Richeson
The intent of this project is focused on creating a boathouse that is incorporated with an educational boardwalk, allowing the community to become more connected with the Croatan Sound and its vast and flat landscape. It is located on a small canal with access to the Croatan Sound and other smaller canals, which facilitates an exploratory kayaking experience.
The boathouse is elevated so that it can be read in the landscape, and allow water to flow freely underneath in instances of flooding . Appearing as a line that sits lightly on the landscape, the boathouse also acts as a covered bridge that spans over the canal. The path threads through the structure of the boathouse, emphasizing the processional experience as opposed to a destination. The slatted membrane builds on the regional material palette and provides protection and ventilation for the kayaks.
In collaboration with Adam Dunn.