brooks + scarpa: kimball art center
‘kimball art center’ by brooks + scarpa, park city, utah all images courtesy brooks + scarpa
los angeles-based firm brooks + scarpa has unveiled their design for the ‘kimball art center’, an addition to an existing building located at the downtown intersection of main street and heber avenue in park city, utah. the 22,000 square foot extension takes the form of a cloud, bringing the sky’s dream-like blue glow into the city streets, engaging onlookers and increasing their sense of awareness. the facade produces the effect of an illuminated beacon, visually experienced from a distance and within the immediate surroundings.
the exterior glazing is surfaced with a faceted rainscreen comprised of a translucent honeycomb material, which also contributes to the building’s thermal performance. at the ground level, a glass enclosure opens directly to the street and plaza, connecting and transitioning the existing historic structure with the contemporary addition. the upper storeys appear to hover above the transparent base, heightening the cloud-like appearance and creating a collective cohesion to the complex.
main street and heber ave
entry plaza
lecture area and receiving
restaurant
upper deck
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context plan
site plan
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
floor plan / level 2
floor plan / level 3
floor plan / level 4
floor plan / level -1
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wall section
structural diagram
enclosure diagram
facade details
skin diagram
deflection diagram
phasing diagram
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contrived
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PLEASE don’t do this. It is not going to look like a cloud. It is going to stand out in Park City in a way that is not going to be a pleasing focal point.
The outside profoundly attracts! You are totally drawn in to the structure! The inside is entertaining and mind enlightening! Wow!
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See the [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=994GDUAnm6g&list=UUhua7OoaDKMmFHsbPS1THaA&index=3&feature=plcp]4 minute video[/url] of Lawence Scarpa’s firm presentation to the Park City community about the Kimball Art Center.