Graduate seminars offer a chance to study contemporary architecture and then apply new ideas to my own work. After examining the work of Patkau Architects, this walkway’s design goal is to provide a multitude of vantage points from which to experience the natural Kansas landscape. The project examines unity between structure, walkways, handrails, and cladding. It seeks to create a smooth transition between the viewing platform and the natural landscape. Traditional woodworking joints are expanded upon to achieve a nontraditional form.  The spaces created beneath the walkway serve as a shaded destination for those walking through the nature reserve on a warm, sunny day.