Granite Shift, El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California

The design of the shelter is inspired by the various types of uplift-generated joint and fracture systems responsible for creating the distinct characteristics of granite cliffs. A prominent destination for mountain climbers and hikers, it provides both protection from the elements and a vista-point out to the valleys and canyons. The faceted geometry of the oak wood frames is means of blending the architecture with its immediate context. ... gugshelterFINAL

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YouTube | August 23, 2009

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