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River Ripple Pavilion — three-quarter perspective
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River Ripple Pavilion

Year 2026
Medium Basswood · AutoCAD
Type Physical Model
About the Work

A public outdoor pavilion centered on a recirculating water feature — waterfall and wishing well in a single closed-loop system. The site spans 56′ × 48′ across two elevation zones, separated by a terraced grade change that simultaneously resolves accessibility, spatial hierarchy, and waterfall drop height. Three gathering zones, two covered pergolas with sloped roofs, and a center tree organize the space through Kevin Lynch’s five-element framework. Built at ¼″ = 1′ scale from 1.5mm basswood.

Views & Details
River Ripple Pavilion — front elevation
River Ripple Pavilion — interior corner view
River Ripple Pavilion — overhead plan view
Notes
Brief

Design a public outdoor space applying Kevin Lynch’s 5 Elements theory. First physical model — ¼″ scale, basswood construction.

Materials

1.5mm basswood, Vallejo water texture, model vegetation, AutoCAD (floor plan & section elevation).

Context

Design Theory I  ·  Eastern Michigan University  ·  Presented at the 46th Annual Undergraduate Symposium, March 2026. Faculty mentor: Dr. Hanan Hashaykeh.