(Graduate Project)

Paschal Sherman Indian School Storytelling Course and Pavilion
Suicide is a prevalent problem among the youth of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The lack of mental resilience among tribal youth is attributed to a lost sense of cultural identity to help them properly navigate and cope with the stressors in their lives. This project proposes a response that academically joins architecture and cultural identity to address this issue through the use of a Storytelling Pavilion and adjoining curriculum. 

Architectural Focus:

• Engagement with the Land & Natural Phenomena
• Referencing Traditional Plateau Indian Architecture
• Using Local Native Material  

Academic Focus: 

• Engagement with the Land & Natural Phenomena
• Equipping Students with Tools to Preserve their Culture
• Teaching Problem-Solving through Design Thinking

Full project and other work can be found at: https://issuu.com/rchl.mrtnz