Wildlife Research Facility
Publication Date
Spring 4-22-2026
Presentation Length
30 minutes
College
O'More College of Architecture & Design
Department
Architecture
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Brent
Presentation Type
Gallery
Summary
This project positions architecture as a mediator between human activity and the natural environment, softening the boundary between built space and wildlife habitat. Embedded within the Alaskan landscape, the building uses grounded materials like exposed wood, masonry, and concrete to reflect both the permanence of the site and the surrounding ecosystem. Its organization prioritizes controlled thresholds and framed connections to nature, allowing for observation without disruption. Public and research spaces are arranged to balance human presence with environmental respect, creating an architecture that participates in its surroundings rather than dominating them.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Thomas M., "Wildlife Research Facility" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 806.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/806
