Ski Center Fargo

Abstract

This thesis delivers, in an attempt to answer questions, how the solid waste may be affected by communities. The subject of this attempt is a local community waste field of Fargo, ND. The theoretical Premise / Unifying Idea guiding this work suggests optimization of solid waste treatment practices through architectural solutions while giving a new meaning of the site itself and to the community, creating a new direction of reuse. The project justification is that by changing the ways we deal with solid waste, we may bring a positive (or negative) impact to a community. Innovative way of turning a local landfill into a place with a double use, this project intends to create a novel solution plan for development and coordination, while making it a long term goal. As a design problem it may have urban and architectural solutions for the better future of many smaller or bigger communities. The final outcome intended is to create a Park / Ski Slopes with two upper and lower lift stations over the redeveloped landfill.

Upper Level Station - 8,030 Sq. Ft. Lower Level Station - 16,324 Sq. Ft.

Key Words: Solid Waste, Local Community, Park, Garden, Chalet, Ski Slope, Ski Center