SYNTHESIS
Structures of the Rocky Mountain Province should
match the impressive scale and texture of their
settings. Achieve this by using materials found in
the landscape, such as timbers, boulders, and
natural stone pavers, and by making substantial
structural members, such as brackets, beams, and
posts, visible. Designers can examine and learn
from the provinces rich tradition of rustic
architecture, log cabins, and mining structures.
Figure of a public office with suggested characteristics:
Simple roof
Well-defined entry
Broad porches
Figure of a restroom with suggested characteristics:
Strong roof with protected entry
Extra daylight-exposed structure
Strong base
Can be prefabricated or built on site
Figure of a recreation cabin with suggested characteristics:
Simple massing
Outdoor room
Local materials
Detached toilet
Figure of display structure with suggested characteristics:
Fully expressed log structure
Overhang for protection
Figure of visitor center with suggested characteristics:
Open, expressed structure
Daylighting, open to views
Natural materials
Figure of public/office with suggested characteristics:
Strong entry identity
Daylighting
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Figure of vista point with suggested characteristics:
Unobstructed views
Natural materials
Stone and setting of stone match local formation
Flowing natural line of path, integrated into site
ONTAIN
Figure of public/office with suggested characteristics:
Expressed structure of stone and heavy timber
Window area contained within strong structure
Figure of utilitarian building with suggested characteristics:
Simple massing and form
Landscaping to screen work areas
Materials sensitive to the setting
Protected entry