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1400, Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE, United States
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DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400, Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE, United States
The
new Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge Education Center is part of
efforts by the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware to restore
marshlands along the Christina River, while creating economic vitality,
enhancing the environment and promoting public access. The
site for the new facility is an open expanse of reclaimed wetland located at
the southernmost edge of Wilmington’s urban environment. Housing exhibits,
classrooms and offices for nature education and related recreation activities,
as well as community meeting and gathering space, the building enhances and
encourages the relationship between urban development along the waterfront and
the natural environment.Elevated
above the marshlands, the design responds to the dynamics of the natural
systems – tidal river and wetlands – as well as infrastructural elements: an
adjacent railway, high voltage power lines, and multiple utility rights of
way. The center is at once a sentinel
standing guard over the refuge and a gateway between the urban environment and
the last vestige of natural marshland.As
they traverse the delicate bridge, visitors experience the tenuous connection
between man and nature. Seen from afar,
the building acts as a beacon marking the terminus of the city’s riverwalk. From within, windows on the north façade
frame views to the city while the south opens toward the natural setting. Sustainable
features were also incorporated into the design of the building such as on-site
solar panels to produce renewable energy, glass exposure allowing for natural
day-lighting, and operable windows providing natural ventilation in offices and
classroom spaces. Materials used include
bio fiber sustainable wood paneling, eco-tile, high recycled content ceramic
tile, linoleum flooring in selected areas, low-flow plumbing fixtures, high
albeido roof color, low-e insulation, and interior shades for occupant comfort
and control of sun/day lighting.GWWO
served as the Design Architects for this project, in partnership with Architect-of-Record
Becker Morgan Group of Wilmington, Delaware.
new Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge Education Center is part of
efforts by the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware to restore
marshlands along the Christina River, while creating economic vitality,
enhancing the environment and promoting public access. The
site for the new facility is an open expanse of reclaimed wetland located at
the southernmost edge of Wilmington’s urban environment. Housing exhibits,
classrooms and offices for nature education and related recreation activities,
as well as community meeting and gathering space, the building enhances and
encourages the relationship between urban development along the waterfront and
the natural environment.Elevated
above the marshlands, the design responds to the dynamics of the natural
systems – tidal river and wetlands – as well as infrastructural elements: an
adjacent railway, high voltage power lines, and multiple utility rights of
way. The center is at once a sentinel
standing guard over the refuge and a gateway between the urban environment and
the last vestige of natural marshland.As
they traverse the delicate bridge, visitors experience the tenuous connection
between man and nature. Seen from afar,
the building acts as a beacon marking the terminus of the city’s riverwalk. From within, windows on the north façade
frame views to the city while the south opens toward the natural setting. Sustainable
features were also incorporated into the design of the building such as on-site
solar panels to produce renewable energy, glass exposure allowing for natural
day-lighting, and operable windows providing natural ventilation in offices and
classroom spaces. Materials used include
bio fiber sustainable wood paneling, eco-tile, high recycled content ceramic
tile, linoleum flooring in selected areas, low-flow plumbing fixtures, high
albeido roof color, low-e insulation, and interior shades for occupant comfort
and control of sun/day lighting.GWWO
served as the Design Architects for this project, in partnership with Architect-of-Record
Becker Morgan Group of Wilmington, Delaware.
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