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Van Evera Bailey Fellow
Rand Pinson, AIA
Rand is co-founder of Pine Bureau, an architecture office in the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and Mexico City. Rand serves on the Auburn University College of Architecture Advisory Council and the Ice Age Flood Institute Columbia River Gorge Chapter. He is drawn to an architectural narrative that resonates in memory, is responsive to the land and environment, and grounded to its time and place.
Rand will explore ways to elevate the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail into a cohesive and impactful national park experience. The proposal will aim to unlock the trail’s potential, an expansive yet under-utilized park tracing the path of the Missoula Floods. Despite its historical significance, the trail lacks visibility, cohesive infrastructure, and integration with local communities, presenting an opportunity for architectural and artistic interventions to connect people with deep geological time.
Inspired by successful precedents like Norway’s Scenic Routes, the Confluence Project, and the Maryhill Overlook, Rand will conduct comparative research and field studies in Norway and along the Trail. The Fellowship will support the development of a comprehensive vision for the Trail, blending art and architecture to create sustainable, respectful designs. Through research, stakeholder engagement, and public dissemination, the project aims to foster regional tourism, economic development, and a deeper connection between people and the land, offering a scalable design model in sensitive, remote landscapes.
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