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Architects: Nelsen Partners
- Area: 225 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Photographs:Daniela Valle | Nelsen Partners
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, ACT 3D, Adobe, Bark House, Guangzhou Buy Leather, Lumber, Regal Plastics
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Lead Architects: Lindsay Abati, Johanna Spencer, Daniela Valle
Text description provided by the architects. Fortlandia is a yearly exhibition that features 10 forts designed by local architects and artists for the Arboretum at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX. The goal of these forts is to transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature. Our team was inspired by our own memories of wonder and excitement from childhood when playing games like hide-and-seek; the thrill of seeing without being seen. The mirrored surface and the natural bark of the roof results in a structure camouflaged in its surroundings, reflecting and enhancing the beauty of the Arboretum.
