This project’s location and function demand both integration with the natural environment and fortitude to withstand natural forces. Form, materials, and interior details are inspired by the stratified stone underneath the Flint Hills and other natural marvels that can be observed from the building. Like the dugouts of the Midwestern frontier days, the field station is partially embedded in the earth to protect the facility from northern winds and further the contextual camouflage. The building’s form folds towards the eastern views of the sunrise and the water, opening the main gathering space to the panoramic scenery.