005-Structural_Elements_Detail_Sheet.pdf

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS - Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Redwood National & State Parks

ELEMENT

NAME

EXHIBIT REF.

NUMBER/S

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY BID INSTRUCTIONS EXHIBIT IMAGE

Orientation Kiosk

01 – South Entrance Pullout 03 – Big Tree Pullout 09– North Entrance Pullout

Apx. size is 6’ wide X 7’ high

Desired material is corten steel though we need to be certain that this material is suitable for this coastal environment.

3 (THREE)

Identical structures contain graphic panels that WELCOME visitors and provide an overview of the scenic parkway.

Name of park is cut out of steel bar across the top.

APPLIES TO ALL SIMILAR

STRUCTURES THAT PROPOSE USING

CORTEN STEEL

Provide pricing options using the following different materials/finishes

1. Corten steel with wax (or finish that prevents seeping of ‘rust’ onto panels)

2. Powder coated finish

ASSUME the park name will be cut across the header bar

ASSUME panel sizes 2 @ 18”w X 40”h, 1 @24”w X 40”h

Audio Element

01.A 03.B 08.B (not in drawing package but being considered) 09.A

The audio boxes will be associated with the welcome kiosks and may be also used in one additional location.

It is not yet known whether the final locations will provide sufficient sun to power the units, therefore, we need to consider both units.

We prefer the solar unit. If used, we envision a remote solar panel that is out of the reach (higher pole) of visitors.

4 (FOUR)

TourMate Audio boxes with either solar or hand crank power sources.

ASSUME FOUR units (not sure which ones yet).

ASSUME UNIT IS HIDDEN FROM

VIEW and ACCESS IS SECURED (only buttons or hand crank visible).

ASSUME 9 unique audio messages (examples of possible messages include, but are not limited to, a brief Yurok welcome from a tribal member, animal sounds, water sounds, chain saw).

ASSUME PARK WILL PROVIDE

RESEARCH (NOT SOUND FILES BUT

CLEAR DIRECTION) FOR ALL AUDIO

PROGRAMS

OR

NAME

EXHIBIT REF.

Upright Wayside Base

03 – Big Tree Pullout 08 - Ossagon & TenTaypo/Hope

These upright wayside bases are similar to other upright (map) structures but accommodate a wider panel.

2 (TWO)

ASSUME PANEL SIZE is 24”w X 36”h

ASSUME a design will be cut across the header bar

Orientation and Trail Head Map Bases

01 thru 09

These map bases will house the overall orientation maps (at each kiosk location pullout) as well detailed trail head maps at each trail head location.

13 (THIRTEEN)

ASSUME PANEL SIZES:

3 @ 24”w X 40”h 10 @ 18”w X 40”h

ASSUME a design will be cut across the header bar

PROVIDE PRICES FOR THE

FOLLOWING POSSIBLE

APPROACHES:

OPTION A (standard) OPTION B (one pattern cut out) OPTION B (up to five patterns)

OR

Low Profile & Reader Rails

02 – Elk Prairie 04 – Big Tree 05 – Foothill/ 06 – Prairie Creek Trail Mid 06a – South Fork 07 – PCT North 08 – Ossagon

These are similar to standard low profile wayside bases but the panel sizes are not standard. Some panels will have tactile elements and the reader rail panels may require a shallower than 45 degree angle.

8 (EIGHT)

ASSUME PANEL SIZES:

3 @ 40”w X 18”h 5 @36”w X 20”h

NAME

EXHIBIT REF.

ELK

CUTOUTS

02.B

These life sized elk cutouts will be placed in locations, and in such a way, so that visitors can take photos of them for scale. We are particularly interested in letting people take pictures with antlers on their heads. The samples to the right are a few ideas of possible cutouts but are not finals.

ASSUME life size elk

ASSUME visitors will be touching and interacting with figures

ASSUME sunken post holes for securing into ground

ASSUME THAT VISITORS WILL PUT

THEIR FACES INTO ONE FOR FOTOS-

FINISH MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR

THIS USE

Photo Points

02.A – Elk Prairie Picnic Area 04 – Big Tree Clearing 06 – South Fork

The photo points are included to encourage visitors to share their pictures via social media. With or without the stand, the “tree cookie” will be a dimensional element that will attract visitors.

ASSUME 10” diameter, ½” thick

ASSUME irregular edge treatment (simulate bark)

Tree Mount Panel

06.B

This panel attaches directly onto a fallen tree this is visible from the trailhead.

1 (ONE)

ASSUME irregular shape

ASSUME final design (arm attachments to tree) cannot be finalized without testing on site.

Tree Cookie

06.A

This dimensional tree cookie will look and feel realistic, though the face will be made with HPL panel . The tree rings will be from an realistic illustration highlighting features within the rings.

ASSUME 20” diameter and 1” thick

ASSUME irregular edge treatment (simulate bark)

ASSUME realistic look and feel

NAME

EXHIBIT REF.

Scale Interactive

07.C

This marker will be paired with a similar (or simpler version) to give visitors a sense of how high a typical redwood tree can get. The main marker will be placed near the trail head and the distance marker will be placed within clear view 286 feet down the road.

1 (ONE) set

ASSUME one sided view

Big Tree Sign (or Spinning Sign)

04.E

The design is not fully worked out. The intent is for visitors to understand, quickly, and playfully, that THESE ARE ALL BIG TREES. Since most visitors visit “The Big Tree,” this sign placed in its proximity is intended to raise questions and/or provoke dialogue.

ASSUME multiple arrows

ASSUME arrows point up, not out.

ASSUME one fixed arrow (others may be movable).

OR

Tactile Features

02.A 04.B 07.A 08.A

Multiple panels have tactile elements that interpret related stories for those who learn by touching.

4 (FOUR)

ASSUME 10’ x 10” PANELS

ASSUME bronze or high quality/ durability material

ASSUME park will provide images and resource info

NAME

EXHIBIT REF.

Viewing Tubes

02.D 04.D

These simple tubes direct visitors’ view to features being interpreted in nearby panels.

5 (FIVE)

ASSUME materials are chosen to work well with other structures and have minimal visual impact on the environment

ASSUME final view angle fpr each tube cannot be finalized until on site during installation

AND

Tactile Map

04.A

This map will be a key feature that interprets the loss of the old growth redwood forest over the last 200 years.

Visitors will get a visceral understanding of the enormity of the loss and an appreciation for the uniqueness of this precious remaining swath of forest.

ASSUME 18’ x 18” panel

ASSUME bronze or high quality/ durability material

ASSUME park will provide images and resource info

Listening Dish

07.B

This interactive element will encourage visitors to be quiet and listed carefully for the sounds from within the forest.

ASSUME VISITORS WILL BE

TOUCHING AND PUTTING THEIR

FACES AROUND DISH- FINISH MUST

BE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS USE

ASSUME SIZE AND HEIGHT IS

USABLE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS