SELECTED WORKS
FARNSWORTH VISITOR CENTER
FLOOD ADAPTIVE LANDSCAPE
Architecture Competition
Group Members: David Li, Sumin Oh
Spring, 2016
Group Members: David Li, Sumin Oh
Spring, 2016
— Kongjian Yu
The intent is not to reproduce Mies but rather to capture the essential qualities of his architecture. In his buildings, white travertine terraces seem to float, planes—often wood panels—define space, and high ceilings with open plans create expansive, immersive environments. Refinement is the keyword of our project.
The design for the administration building, with its deceptive simplicity, embodies the spirit of Mies. Nothing is extraneous, yet nothing is overlooked. It engages in dialogue with the Farnsworth Exhibition Center through its materials and siting, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape. At the same time, it remains understated, avoiding any attempt to overshadow the main attraction. The path leads visitors through woodland, crossing multiple floodplains. Along the way, specific plant species are strategically placed for reforestation.