### Project Overview
Located along Highway 14 in South Dakota's Great Plains, the design serves as a viewing platform that enhances the connection between the land and sky. The project aims to engage visitors with the expansive landscape, integrating architectural elements that reflect the region's geographical context and material characteristics.

### Spatial Strategy
The architecture adopts a form that corresponds with the flatness and wide vistas typical of South Dakota. Visitors ascend to a height of 12 meters over a span of 75 meters, allowing for unobstructed views that encourage interaction with the surrounding environment. The design also fosters a rhythm that echoes local features, such as the alignment of telephone poles along the highway, providing a familiar visual cadence that guides visitors as they approach the site.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection emphasizes both functionality and ecological responsibility. Naturally decayed wood, sourced from local telephone infrastructure, is used to maintain a low carbon footprint while harmonizing with the surroundings. The wooden flooring repurposes timber from pine beetle damage, contributing to conservation efforts, while galvanized steel components ensure structural safety without detracting from the aesthetic. The inclusion of stainless steel mesh railings preserves visibility, enhancing the visitor’s connection to nature while providing necessary safety features.