Public Drawing – Shelter from the Rain

  • Waldlabor
  • A log cabin and square serving as a key intersection of forest paths. It is a gathering space for diverse users, from dog walkers to families and forest kindergarten children. While the cabin is closed to the public, its overhanging roof provides shelter from rain.
  • It balances human use and environmental sensitivity. Visitors find refuge under its roof or explore the creek below. However, the site’s hydrology must remain undisturbed to prevent flooding in Affoltern, highlighting the delicate interplay between landscape and water flow.
  • Helderbachhütte exemplifies architecture’s role as both shelter and mediator between people and nature. It facilitates social interactions while engaging with ecological processes, showcasing how built structures can harmonize with natural hydrodynamics and human activity.

Location: Forest


Contributor: Cheng-Yu Hsu
17 October 2024