华盛顿州博览会的农业综合体

Firm： TCF Architecture

Type： Commercial › Exhibition Center Cultural › Pavilion Hospitality + Sport › Amusement Park

STATUS： Built

YEAR： 2016

SIZE： 25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

The Washington State Fair ranks in the top ten as one of the largest in the world. In line with a recent re-branding campaign, TCF Architecture master planned and provided architectural design services to attract a new demographic, while reinforcing its reputation as an iconic source of entertainment for generations. The new Agriplex and adjacent covered arena are flagship projects leading the incremental modernization of the campus.

The Agriplex is a rustic, rugged interpretation of the symbolic barn so embedded in the history and subconscious of Washingtonians. The program required a generous open plan to host all manner of public and private functions throughout the year, from animal display with a milking parlor, to auctions, formal events and life style/ leisure expos.

Large, operable barn doors, shutters and clerestory glazing allow generous amounts of natural daylighting. Its materials palette blends the geometry and texture of warm woods, cool concrete and corrugated metal.

The Agriplex is respectful of the past, relevant in the present and maintains potential for the future, all the while celebrating core values of The Washington State Fair: family & community.