The Pearl Oyster
A proposal based on suggestion made by the late Ron Woodcox - a long-time Campbell River resident.
Ron thought that the town must offer the cruise ship customers more than adventure tours
& box stores. If approached with courage His suggestions included: |
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since Campbell River has already a sister city - Ishikara - in Japan |
How refreshing when local residents feel passionate about their community! It also made a compelling reason to put these ideas into a cohesive design - resulting in the Pearl Oyster concept.
The SceneThe immediate effect of the Pearl Oyster experience for visitors and tourist will be one of wonder, exitement and surprise.*First time visitors to the Campbell River information pavilion proceeding towards the wide curved entrance stairs will enter a magical scenery as they unexpectedly glance over a sunken garden area, beautifully landscaped, surrounded by delicate sail-like roof structures which shelter markets, numerous small stores and boutiques. Then the visitors will discover - behind the Japanese gate - a genuine charming Tea House facing a sculptured pond in the midst of an artisan village with park and picnic areas. |
Shaping the inner 'Oyster' are curved building structures with ample space (245 000 sq.ft.) for residences and cultural activities such as theatre, art gallery, library and conference rooms |
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The idea for this proposal is to create something so exiting and unusal that tourists would have a unique opportunity
to remember their vistit to Campbell River.
A least it should stimulate a lively debate - keeping in mind that the basic oyster shell could also be used to accomodate alternative ideas. * The surprise would be similar to what people experience when they enter the Butchard Gardens near Victoria. Andreas Nothiger |