Nicole Bunzel || Project 5

Nicole Bunzel || Project 5

May 4, 2018 · by · in

PROJECT 5  | THERMAL BATHS  | DESIGN PLAN

Description

The thermal baths are a place where people from all ages can come and enjoy the pristine natural beauty of Waldo Lake. The thermal baths sit upon the lake and give the visitors an experience for all their senses. There is a variety in spaces through out the structure ranging from hot to cold as well as open and closed. This is the perfect destination for whole families, couples, as well as independent travelers.

Concept Imagery – Inspiration

Research – Climate

Lake

  • Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon.
  • The lake is one of the purest lakes in the world (caused by lack of vegetation)
  • You can see to depths of 120 feet on a calm day
  • Lake Area: 6,298 acres (9.8 square miles)
  • Lake Surface Elevation: 5,414 feet
  • Maximum Depth: 420 feet
  • Average depth: 128 feet
  • Length of shoreline: 21.7 miles
  • Basin Formation: Tectonic fault block subsidence modified by glacier
  • Soils: Thin layer (average between 3 and 6 feet) of moderately weathered volcanic ash and boulders from glacial outwash over basaltic bedrock

Quality

Site Design

  • Room Making
  • Quality On Site