The site is situated 500m south-east of Lochwinnoch, Scotland. It is comprised of a beautiful loch, a small trail system, and many species of birds. The visitors centre is currently run by extremely dedicated RSPB volunteers. The current visitors centre is extremely outdated, providing minimal learning experience from the interior space, and lacking the frontage to bring in new customers. The main obstacle to the site was merging the priorities of people and birds, not allowing one to faulter in favour of the other. Loch on Wood is the result of these factors, combining aspects from the brief, site analysis, and precedents. Loch on Wood will provide birds a sanctuary to roam in while allowing people to engage in some of the most beautiful wildlife Scotland has to offer.

Page 1 (Site/Context/Conepts/Solutions)

The key concepts I stuck to throughout the project and how I overcame them in context of the site.

Page 2 (Site Plan/Floor Plans)

The plans follow a strict pattern guided by the simple glulam structure. Finding the perfect spatial arrangement without the loss of the on-site biodiversity was key to the success of the proposal.

Page 3 (Elevations/Exterior Renders)

Elevations and renders show exterior context.

Page 4 (Perspective technical Section/Section/Interior Render)

Sections show the key spaces and natural light sources, as well as some of the technicalities of the construction.

Page 5 (Environmental/Interior space/Materiality/Renders)

Steps taken to preserve the site, allow the privacy of the wildlife, and increase revenue for the RSPB.

Page 6 (Interior Renders)

Interior renders show the abundance of natural light and the internal materiality.

Page 7 (Exterior Render)

Closing render is a view from the loch itself showing the interpretation, learning, and exhibition spaces shining through.

Page 8 (Closure)