At Home with Architecture 9.14.09

Posted on 14 September 2009

Another rainy day…and I’m thinking about how great the rain would sound if you were in this treehouse at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock. If you’re not familiar with the camp, it’s just on the edge of the western side of town and has been around for about 60 years, providing a traditional camp experience for children with disabilities.

Added to that wonderful mission is the fact that they have great architecture, courtesy of some talented Arkansas architects. For the past several years, U of A architecture prof Laura Terry has conducted a summer design/build workshop for students, and the result has been some amazing recreational spaces, like the treehouse above, and the archery pavilion below.

And these ribbon wood benches, where kids can get out of their wheelchairs, recline on the bench, and look up at the sky. Bet that’s a great sight.

For the full story:

http://www.athomearkansas.com/At-Home-Arkansas/August-2009/Outdoor-Access/