Kimball Art Center

Los Angeles-based Brooks + Scarpa has revealed its plan in a competition to design the new Kimball Art Centre in Park City, Utah.

The proposal includes a 2044-sq-m addition to the existing 1115-sq-m building, which dates back to 1929. The design concept was inspired by Park City’s blue skies, which can be seen from its renown 9000 acres of skiable land. The proposed structure would resemble a cloud, with a glowing white façade that reflects light.

‘It provokes a kind of indelible wonder; a dreamlike state of mind that engages the viewer, heightens their sense of awareness, and brings a sense of vitality to the place,’ says architect Lawrence Scarpa.

Brooks + Scarpa isn’t the first firm to unveil its plan for the centre – five firms are currently vying for the win! Click here to see what Danish firm BIG proposed.

Renderings courtesy Brooks + Scarpa.