Hugging Hut

Hugging Hut
Easdale Ferry Office
TerraViva Competition
2025
Individual work
 
 
 

 
'Hugging Hut' suggests poetic yet playful architecture for Easdale by transforming an old building into a stunning ring-shaped structure accommodating a ferry office and leisure space.

First, this project begins by uncovering the hidden value of the original office building. The original ferry office and waiting room are outdated, dark, and closed off from the landscape. However, they feature a traditional architectural form, the 'Gable,' and occupy a valuable location near Easdale's City Hall and a bay. To both enhance the gable structure and connect the ferry office with the City Hall and the bay, the ring shape is adopted as the main design language. By enhancing and extending the gable structure of the existing office into a stunning ring shape, 'Hugging Hut' envisions a serene space and courtyard that connects to the landscape and ocean.

Second, small spaces are arranged along the ring, facing both the landscape and the courtyard. The slightly linear spaces and outdoor deck provide a panoramic view for visitors during their stay in Easdale. The tough ground of slate gravel within the ring area creates a tranquil atmosphere in the courtyard, while the waving bay water entering the courtyard brings a vibrant dynamic. The courtyard embraces a path from the ferry office to the City Hall, allowing visitors to pass through the courtyard or join the spaces of 'Hugging Hut.'

Third, a variety of architectural programs and layouts are considered. A private office, rest area for office workers, and waiting room for ferry boarding are designed to offer better indoor quality and work efficiency. These spaces are placed next to each other so that workers and visitors can interact easily through the existing windows of the old office building. The ferry office features a one-sided pointed gable to maximize sunlight, and the rest area for workers is separated from the office. The waiting room is located closest to the boarding area and bay, enabling visitors to access it quickly while enjoying the view. Hygiene facilities for visitors and campers, as well as a sauna and swimming deck, are also proposed to enhance the overall experience in Easdale. Sauna use, wild swimming, and stone skipping are well-known cultural activities in Easdale, England.

With all these considerations, 'Hugging Hut' would ultimately become both a vibrant and tranquil welcoming space for visitors to Easdale.

 
 

 

 

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