As we near time to start constructing our pavilion and wall, it is important that we go out to the site and get a rough estimate of where on the site the structures will be located. Yesterday, some of us had the opportunity to visit the site to measure, stake, and spray paint rough dimensions of where structures are located. The process entailed measuring from tree trunks that we had measured before, placing a stake into the ground to mark that spot, running a string between stakes, and eventually spray painting where the lines are. We then removed the stakes and string so there were no hazards if people were to be walking around.
Painting the rough layout helps us make sure that we are in the proper location that we like and also oriented the correct direction. It also really allows the client to get a feel for the size and layout since they aren’t as familiar with the plans as us. Seeing the layout in full scale also helps you get a sense as to how much room you truly have between objects, as well as how close you are to tree coverage. This visit was particularly helpful finding the location of the donor wall. After staking it out, we came to the conclusion that we did not like the location and orientation to the site. It was much easier to change it on site where we could truly get a feel for its location relative to our pavilion and tree coverage, as well as its orientation to the field.
