Indian Point Pavilion (A Tectonic Study)

"Man looks at the creation of architecture with his eyes, which are 5 feet 6 inches from the ground. One can only deal with aims that the eye can appreciate and intentions that take architectural elements into account. If intentions come into play that do not speak the language of architecture, you arrive at the illusion of plans; you transgress the rules of the Plan through an error in conception

"The local allure of Indian Point as a natural shoreline landmark and a famed fishing hole dates from the earliest settlements on Corpus Christi Bay. Bait stands and park structures have supported the fishing piers that have been built and rebuilt again here for close to a century. In recent years, hike, bike and nature trails have broadened the public appreciation and activities to embrace the su

"Designed for hurricane wind and tidal loading, this pavilion sculpts 316-grade structural stainless steel pipes and 22-gauge 316-grade standing seam panels into soaring and shining thin-shell vaults that shade visitors and beckon to passersby at land and sea. A ubiquitous barrel vault building system developed for agriculture barns was rolled, flexed and twisted into a new geometry innovated beyo

"With changing vistas and orientation, its organic shape can suggest sails, shells or seabirds. Regardless of the reference, the form conveys the life, motion, energy and natural beauty of this powerful coastal setting. Sea grass, cactus, yuccas, palm trees and mesquite were transplanted from the adjacent nature park." - Richter Architects