Potosi Pines Multi-Purpose Complex

Having recently completed a master plan for development of their site, Potosi Pines Camp required a conceptual design for a new program building within their existing landscape. The program building will fulfill a need for a larger recreation space that connects to the rest of the campus and the surrounding natural environment. The current program building is located across the driveway to the main road causing safety concerns with younger campers. It will be converted to a necessary maintenance building. The master plan outlines a large, open facility connected to a smaller meeting room. Overhead doors that open to the outdoors are required along with restrooms and ample storage for recreation equipment and program supplies. As a previous client, the history, mission, campus, and site plan of Potosi Pines was already well-known as design commenced. With the master plan serving as a guide, two modern, yet rustic, interconnected buildings were created that blend in with both the style of the existing buildings and surrounding nature, while offering the functionality and flexibility needed by the camp. The two buildings are connected by a deck to create additional outdoor space. Roll-up sectional doors allow the interior to connect with the various exterior gathering areas, including a fire pit and an amphitheater. Operable partitions encourage variable uses for interior spaces, whether summer camp programming or retreat group break-out sessions. To reflect the holy trinity of the Christian faith, windows, columns and other features were added in triplicate.