Presented by: Brandon Hays, Addison Johnson, Toby Jones, Logan Arel

Inspired by the organic curvature of the existing bike path, our modular design introduces soft, sculptural forms that contrast and complement the Elk’s Lodge’s
rectilinear character. A new, connective bike route flows inward along established desire lines, leading to expanded bike parking and an improved lighting strategy that balances visibility with environmental sensitivity. Permeable pavers restore the neglected lot while addressing water runoff. To the rear, reorganized RV parking follows natural movement patterns, creating a more thoughtful, unobtrusive campsite.

The Boy Scout utility area has been reimagined with dedicated storage, reflecting the broader goal of enhancing use and identity. Drawing from the language of form, flow, and accessibility seen across our team’s work, the intervention seeks to soften edges, encourage movement, and build connection, transforming the neglected into a welcoming, modular, and community-driven destination.

Visual Communication – Beautifully executed renderings that clearly convey design intent, movement, and spatial flow.

Circulation, RV station, & Boy Scout utility area

The revitalized site honors its past while embracing community-focused progress. Inspired by the organic curvature of the existing bike path, our modular design introduces soft, sculptural forms that contrast and complement the Elk’s Lodge’s rectilinear character. A new, connective bike route flows inward along established desire lines, leading to expanded bike parking and an improved lighting strategy that balances visibility with environmental sensitivity. Permeable pavers restore the neglected lot while addressing water runoff. To the rear, reorganized RV parking follows natural movement patterns, creating a more thoughtful, unobtrusive campsite.

The Boy Scout utility area has been reimagined with dedicated storage, reflecting the broader goal of enhancing use and identity. Drawing from the language of form, flow, and accessibility seen across our team’s work, the intervention seeks to soften edges, encourage movement, and build connection, transforming the neglected into a welcoming, modular, and community-driven destination.

Exterior

The exterior facade of the Elk’s Lodge addresses an innovative design while still acknowledging its traditional mid-century architectural style. The design focuses on improving concepts of style, connection, and modular usage. The style of the building kept the same form and integration of the preserved design, but transformed the features of the entrance to create a welcoming and lively environment. Some of these elements include shortening the roof and adding windows to allow more
light into the interior space, using new and lighter materials to open up the canopy, and creating apertures between the pathways for more natural light. The pathways have also been reimagined as they integrate better connectivity by using ramps for accessibility. Not only does the design of the ramps allow more people to access the space, but it also creates natural divisions to create a seating area, garden space, and more areas of entry. Finally, the modular ties the design all together as it matches the same curved form from the side of the unit to allow plants to grow between, but is flattened from
the exterior to match the lattice appearance of the design. Overall, the exterior architecture integrates traditional beauty with modern accommodations to improve the overall use and look of the space.

Interior

To enliven the lounge and create a sense of warmth and flow, we introduced organic forms stemming from our module. The wood-slatted canopy that undulates gently overhead and transitions seamlessly into a partition wall. This fluid gesture not only softens the spatial experience, but also blurs the line between structure and sculpture. The continuous form guides movement, defines spatial hierarchy, and subtly delineates the lounge from the main
circulation corridor without fully enclosing it. The natural rhythm of the Slats allow light and sightlines to pass through, maintaining openness while introducing a tactile, human-scaled texture that brings warmth, intimacy, and a sense of movement to the interior.

Furniture

The table and chairs are the primary points of contact for most people in a bar, at home, or in a waiting room. In the case of the Elks lodge, the chair we designed needed to be both comfy, stylish, and durable. Taking inspiration from our module, the chair’s form was born from combining 2 of our modular bricks to create legs and a back. This made the aperture on the back of the chair, as well as the subtle curves for the backrest, seat, and four legs.

As for the table, this design was heavily inspired by preexisting features of the Elks lodge, such as the round benches and the circular skylights. This table was designed to look and feel sturdy, thanks to its broader base and flat metal footing. This table also features a slate top, which ties in with the room’s ambiance and serves as a durable, easy-to-clean surface.