Boathouse on the Schuylkill River

arch 103 (Studio 2a)

The design was informed by the tempo of the crew rower’s stroke which created the rhythms for the boathouse structure. The ultimate design goal was to seamlessly combine water with land. This was accomplished by placing the facility on both land and water, while framing views from the water to the land and the land to the water. Storage for up to 8 boats at water level allows for easy access to the river. Circulation is defined by a series of frames guiding the user to the extension over the river.