SPOKE+BLOSSOM: Powers Art Center

Originally published in the Summer 2019 issue of SPOKE+BLOSSOM

Powers Art Center sits prominently in a pasture just outside of Carbondale, Colorado, but despite its small town locale, this sleek, modern art hub would not feel out of place in a metropolitan area. The building is striking and modern, a major work by Tokyo-based architect Hiroshi Nanamori. While square and modern, employing ample concrete, the building mixes contemporary design with local flavor. It features local sandstone and was designed to frame views of nearby peak Mount Sopris. In summer, a reflecting pond adds to the building’s visual impact and interplay with the natural landscape.

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