Following wildfire destruction, Perkins&Will completes rebuild of Napa retreat for blind and visually impaired visitors
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Perkins&Will has completed the overhaul and rebuild of the Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat, a 311-acre retreat for blind and visually impaired visitors in Napa, California. The project, commissioned by the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, was grounded in reimagining the physical environment to more directly serve the goals of the camp.Image credit: Emily HagopianImage credit: Emily HagopianThe camp, which for 70 years provided blind and visually impaired visitors an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor recreation and skills development, was severely impacted by 2017 wildfires, with 14 buildings destroyed in the Lower Camp area. The reconstruction involved nearly 30 new buildings and extensive site infrastructure improvements, guided by a masterplan developed in collaboration with camp stakeholders.Image credit: Emily HagopianImage credit: Emily HagopianA key feature of the design process was the innovative approach taken to communicate plans to visually impaire...
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