Trackers Earth
Sandy, OR
Trackers Earth is beginning the process of redeveloping a park that is next to a former reservoir near Sandy, OR. The reservoir was drained in 2008, and the park was left unattended, resulting in fire damage to an existing pavilion. Trackers Earth plans to create a new village at this site for outdoor education that immerses visitors in nature. The fire-damaged pavilion is intended to be rebuilt to serve as a dining pavilion. A new kitchen pavilion adjacent to the dining pavilion and a gateway structure define the entry to this new community. The kitchen will provide capacity to serve large groups of visitors. A fire pit pavilion is located at the opposite end of the site, which is sited to create an outdoor room by defining an edge of an existing clearing in the woods. The fire pit pavilion is a gathering space that allows visitors to have some protection from the weather while they enjoy a large campfire.
Guests and staff stay in cabins which are clustered around two courtyards, creating a semi-public outdoor space for gathering around a small fire pit. The cabins allow for a variety of living arrangements, with capacity for large bunk rooms and partitioned, semi-private rooms. Visitors are encouraged to use common restroom and kitchen facilities, but the cabins are designed with restroom facilities and a kitchenette.
Pathways are defined by existing trees to link these spaces together. The heart of the community is where the paths converge at the center of the site, creating a circle around an existing tree.
Guests and staff stay in cabins which are clustered around two courtyards, creating a semi-public outdoor space for gathering around a small fire pit. The cabins allow for a variety of living arrangements, with capacity for large bunk rooms and partitioned, semi-private rooms. Visitors are encouraged to use common restroom and kitchen facilities, but the cabins are designed with restroom facilities and a kitchenette.
Pathways are defined by existing trees to link these spaces together. The heart of the community is where the paths converge at the center of the site, creating a circle around an existing tree.
