This project seeks to deepen our understanding of the natural environment through a carefully choreographed movement between man-made and natural spaces. Situated within Kemeri National Park, the New Kemeri Visitor Center acts as a forward-looking portal for foreign bodies — people, vehicles, objects, and elements of nature — inviting them to engage with the architectural language it expresses.
The center offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape, appearing at times to resist the gravitational pull of the site and nearby forms. Through its composition — the plinth, elevated circulation tunnels, and "foreign" architectural objects—the project collectively acknowledges and interacts with nature.
The plinth physically lifts the structure from the ground, creating a sense of detachment while simultaneously allowing natural forces to flow through and around it. Drawing inspiration from the gestural movement of the Kemeri Bog boardwalks, the elevated tunnels guide visitors on a curated journey through the beauty of the surrounding environment. Suspended above the landscape and anchored by the plinth, the foreign objects introduce an intentional sense of otherness, asserting their presence and inviting reflection.
Through these elements, the Ķemeri Visitor Center responds to its context with an eccentric and performative spirit, transforming the experience of nature into a layered and dynamic encounter.