'FLOAT'
Inspired by the frequent gathering of boats on Jordan Lake, WI, 'FLOAT' aims to enhance the experience of boaters and swimmers, providing a place to gather, eat, drink, and relax.
It's a tradition on Jordan Lake to gather at the East end of the lake on hot summer days - a sandy, shallow part of the lake becomes a seemingly random pattern of dozens of boats, creating pockets of water where residents of the lake stand and meet one another for food, drinks, and recreation. 'FLOAT' is both formally and functionally designed to mimic and supplement this phenomenon. It starts with a floating dock, anchored to the ground in the same way the boats are. Holes are opened up into the dock to allow access to the water and a roof floats above the dock to provide shade. The project contains spaces for gathering and relaxing, as well as a small cafe to serve food and drinks. The cafe and supporting bathrooms reduce the need for residents to go back and forth between the lake and their house, allowing for more time spent on the lake.
Location: Jordan Lake, WI
Year: 2018
Type: Personal Project