ARTIST RETREAT

Our client has a vision to support emerging and advanced career artists specializing in 2D and 3D mediums. The artists will have the opportunity to explore personal creative expression in the form of special projects and new work that focuses on environment, inclusion, and public engagement in the arts. The building program includes four individual artist studios (3,000 SF), common kitchen and living room areas (1,000 SF), five (150 SF) individual sleeping units, and a rooftop terrace (700 SF) overlooking the creek and the entire campus. The project is located outside Kanab, Utah, just 200 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, near the Utah and Arizona border. The 5-acre wooded site slopes to a seasonal creek which bisects the site at various times throughout the year. The unique design of the four artist studios and garage span the wash, allowing the creek to flow freely without interruption. The common areas are located above the creek and connected via a short passageway. The five sleeping units are situated along the southern property line, across the creek, and at the highest elevation on the site. The site was specifically chosen to provide solitude and separation from the artist's work, allowing them to navigate the site and interact with nature and the environment during their residency, ultimately gaining inspiration for their creative work.