The project is located at Kendall Frost Marsh, Mission Bay. The Bay’s dredging project started in the 1920’s to create more land for recreational and commercial use. The marsh was once 4,000 acres and has downsized to 66 acres. Soon after, problems such as water and noise pollution began to appear. It became prevalent that the focus was mainly on public entertainment, rather than the preservation of the marsh and it’s the surrounding environment.
SCENIC DELTA
About
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Wing Man Chan
Architecture
Michelle Ortiz
Architecture
McKenna Leventhal
Interior Design
Background
The proposed plan focuses on achieving restoration of the marsh, making it self-sufficient and has an effective transitional zone that still connects nature and human activity.
Rather than keeping the marsh in a contained corner from recreational activities, this program was designed to give the community a chance to gain awareness and a better understanding of the marsh. The community will have the ability to enjoy the activities and views throughout the proposed promenade while also giving the Marsh space to freely restore and grow.
Master Plan
1. UCSD Building
2. UCSD Parking
3. Outdoor Classroom
4. Outdoor Public Seating
5. Marsh Viewpoint
6. Garden
7. Art Installation
8. Existing Pedestrian Bridge
9. Proposed Bridge
10. Interactive Tower
11. Bike Rental
12. Public Restroom
13. Clubhouse
14. Mini Golf Course
15. Rose Creek
Site Plan
Design Development
Natural habitat and user experience have been priority throughout the master plan and now also through the building. We plan to integrate this building into nature by having an organic form that flows into the landscape. The undulating spaces shape the user experience and pervade creativity and learning through it's use. The Master Plan emphasizes self-discovery with interactive activities found throughout the building. there are many spaces that combine indoor/outdoor learning, collaborative areas and scenic viewing of Mission Bay and the Kendall Frost Marsh.
Scenic Delta
The main structural system used in this building is a cast-in-place concrete two-way flat slab with drop panel columns. A circular column with a curved "capital" was chosen to hide the drop panels. This system can help bear heavier loads. Each of the columns has it's own concrete footing as the foundation. There are also structural walls to resist the shear and lateral force.
Structural System
Energy
Interior
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