Blurring Thresholds by Nelisha Mehta (B.Arch Thesis)

Key Element: Partially Camouflaged Structure
The architecture of the facility conceals with itself in the
existing surrounding topography. On arrival, visitors follow a
sloped pathway that leads them to the angled intersection of
two linear blocks. On the sides, the first linear block holds the
service and administrative spaces and straight down the second
linear element leads visitors into the linear underground gallery.
The fully transparent glass façade allows the visitors to visually
immerse themselves in the natural environment of the birds.
At the end of the second elongated linear element, lies the
perpendicular third linear element housing catering spaces and
panoramic views of the open wetlands. Furthermore, rainwater is
harvested from the roofs that is directed to specific areas of the
landscape by spouts that are camouflaged by landscape elements.
Figure 6.25: Aerial view of the partially camouflaged structure
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