AutoCamp opens Airstream glamping site near Joshua Tree National Park

[Celerity]

https://www.dezeen.com/2022/02/25/autocamp-airstream-glamping-site-joshua-tree-national-park/







A clubhouse informed by Quonset huts features at an AutoCamp glamping site in southern California designed by American firms HKS and Narrative Design Studio. The property is located in the town of Joshua Tree – on the border of Joshua Tree National Park – which is three hours by car from Los Angeles. It is the fourth location from AutoCamp, which launched in 2013. Totalling 25 acres (10 hectares), the grounds offer around 50 customised Airstream trailers and a spacious clubhouse. Woven into the site are pathways, fire pits and a plunge pool. "One of the critical design drivers was to incorporate a feeling of both privacy and community on the property," said HKS, a Dallas-based firm.







"Intimate moments and privacy are encouraged at the Airstream campsites, but guests can also opt for shared spaces," the team added. HKS was tasked with designing the site's masterplan and architecture, including a clubhouse created in collaboration with San Francisco's Narrative Design Studio, which oversaw the interiors. Together, the firms worked to create a contextually appropriate building that captures the serenity of the desert. "The architecture nods to the eclectic nature of the town it resides, supplemented with a mid-century modern elegance," the team said.







The clubhouse consists of two joined structures that were informed by the Quonset hut – an arched, lightweight building that become popular during the Second World War. Exterior walls are wrapped in steel and thermally modified pine, and shading elements were incorporated to help reduce solar heat gain. In the summer, the area's temperatures can often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius). The building is oriented in a way that takes advantage of summer breezes while providing shelter from winter winds. "HKS worked on multiple studies to identify the best orientation for the property and factor in Joshua Tree's intense climate," the team said.







"By shifting the axis of the property, HKS was able to provide a seamless indoor/outdoor experience that shades visitors from the desert sun and wind, while allowing views toward the vistas and beauty of Joshua Tree." The clubhouse encompasses lounge areas, a bar, a multipurpose room and a covered patio. The building is filled with warm hues, contemporary details and handcrafted pieces. A high, rounded ceiling provides a lofty feel. In a lounge area, woven chairs and sofas upholstered with waxed cotton-canvas surround a blocky, wooden coffee table. Underfoot, a textured rug lays atop concrete flooring.

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[Kali]

1. kind of looks like the namesake landscape specimens didn't handle the transplanting well