Southern Ute Cultural Center - Interior/Ceiling

The iconic 52,000 sq ft facility features contemporary materials reminiscent of traditional structures and gives a great deal of information concerning indigenous architecture from around the Americas within its design. The building itself focuses on Ute and Native Southwestern American Indian artifact collections as well as loaned materials from the National Museum of the American Indian. The building also features unique geometries symbolizing tribal shapes and extensive use of natural materials. Civil design elements include a partial green roof, bioswales, and gullies for stormwater management and a vernacular design plan.