Bordered by a dense forest along Oregon’s South Coast, the camps at Coos Bay were designed as a private retreat and place to connect with the sea. Overlooking more than a mile of secluded beachfront, the camps were organized to recall a natural riparian past of marsh islands separated by streams flowing into Coos Bay Lagoon. Preserving the bay’s natural beauty, the design clarifies the character of the 103-acre inlet site by revealing the landscape and its history. The camps at Coos Bay emerge from a reclaimed mass of land. After years of storing bark waste from sawmill operations, the site became unsuitable for traditional foundations and larger buildings. Embracing this condition, a series of smaller structures were designed as a network of communal camps. Bringing visitors together, these camps center around a main pavilion offering year-round amenities for more sustainable and constant use. Situated between the camps and the waterfront, a new wood-and-glass clubhouse is oriented to views across the horizon. Floating above the marshland on a series of piers, the shelter includes an indoor pool, recreation areas, meeting rooms, and entertainment spaces. The structures’ angled, sloping roofs reflect the local vernacular of seaside huts and echo the marsh island typology. These rooftops slope upward in two directions to meet the sky, while also directing the eye toward the core of the structure. Anchoring the site, the clubhouse promotes the kind of experiences that have made this area a well-known and sought after travel destination. Large windows and full-height expanses of diagonally wood-braced glass capture expansive views in all directions. A series of outdoor terraces and elevated decks surround the pavilion and provide space for enjoying the bay. Beyond the clubhouse, uninterrupted parking has been turned into private camping areas with landscaped green spaces, offering outdoor play and game areas. Modeled on an archipelago, the individual camp sites are linked by numerous walking trails with immediate access to unprecedented beachfront and water activities. These trails buffer each camp from one another, while the camps themselves offer a layered series of amenities not found in typical regional campgrounds. Combining beachfront terraces and picnic areas, this mixture of outdoor access, natural beauty and community space forms a story of shared experience. As a sanctuary by the sea, the design builds a new space to connect with nature and the bay.
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Amrita Mahindroo
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Anne-Laure Pingreoun
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Sergio Mannino
Founder
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Waad El Hadidy
Design Director
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Caro Lundin
Co-founder & Creative Director
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Martijn Hoogendijk
owner / creative director / designer
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Esra Lemmens
Founder & Design Strategist
at Esra Lemmens Agency
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Rosie Morley
Principal
at Fender Katsalidis
The concept and context appears to...
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Venelin Kokalov
Design Principal and Principal-in-Charge
at Revery Architecture
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Nasim Köerting
Head of Design
at The Office Group (TOG)
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Roel Slabbers
Interior Architect Co-Founder
at De Nieuwe Context
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Shao Feng
Architectural Photographer
at SFAP
Nice shoot! The combined architectu...
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Anne-Laure Pingreoun
Founder
at Alter-Projects
Same comment as above!...
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8
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6.5

Waad El Hadidy
Design Director
at SH Hotels and Resorts/Starwood Capital Group
6
6
6
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Sergio Mannino
Founder
at Sergio Mannino Studio
5
6
5
5
5.25

Caro Lundin
Co-founder & Creative Director
at ARC Club
7
8
7
6
7

Martijn Hoogendijk
owner / creative director / designer
at Martijn Hoogendijk
5
5
4
5
4.75

Esra Lemmens
Founder & Design Strategist
at Esra Lemmens Agency
5
6
5
5
5.25

Rosie Morley
Principal
at Fender Katsalidis
6
6
6
6
6

Amrita Mahindroo
Director
at DROO - Da Costa Mahindroo Architects
5
8
3
6
5.5

Nasim Köerting
Head of Design
at The Office Group (TOG)
6
7
7
9
7.25

Roel Slabbers
Interior Architect Co-Founder
at De Nieuwe Context
7
6
6
5
6

Shao Feng
Architectural Photographer
at SFAP
6
7
6
6
6.25
Designer
Client
NBP Capital
Floor area
558 ㎡
Completion
2019
Local Architect of Record
Stuart Woods Architect
Interior Design (Clubhouse, FF&E, Cabins)
Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer
General Contractor and Landscape Architect