The floor-to-ceiling glazing of the main exhibition space allows abundant natural light into the Frontier Project. Poured concrete walls with aggregate exposed demonstrate the raw beauty of building materials.
Salvaged from vats of local wineries, redwood louvers screen and delineate the terrazzo staircase. Leading to the center’s roof terrace, the stair treads incorporate discarded glass fragments donated by the community’s residents.
The exhibition hall’s glazed wall opens onto the main courtyard of drought-resistant plants and permeable concrete. The mostly bamboo kitchen (rear) demonstrates green kitchen design.
What initially was conceived as a demonstration house grew into a 15,000-square-foot building that has received Platinum-level certification in the LEED® for New Construction category.
[Run Gallery Manager]
