An Earthly Cosmology

• Main Author: Bree, William Dennis
• Other Authors: Architecture
• Format: Others
• Published: Virginia Tech 2014
• Subjects: cosmology; rock creek park; nature center
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35728; http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-11162011-155952/

The following thesis project explores the design of a nature center and planetarium within Rock Creek Park, in Washington, DC. The project evolved from a desire to re-imagine a relationship with nature in a way that allows conversation, reflective thinking, and allows oneâ s sense of wonder to enter a place which is between science and myth. The design of the nature center and planetarium was developed by investigating the dualities which exist within and around the site, such as earth and air, day and night,and winter and summer. The goal was to create a building which is fully embedded in the site around it, to create a unique environment for exploration and conversation, and a place to contemplate oneâ s relationship with nature. === Master of Architecture