The Farmington Gateway Museum was designed under the premise that provocative and beautiful buildings are good for cities and attract the public. Approached by the design team from the point of view of “architecture as art,” this project was conceived of as a sculptural composition of forms developed to be boldly expressive of the building’s internal functions. The floor plan is organized around a curving “great room” lobby that provides a dynamic introduction to Farmington and the region, access to all major building functions, and dramatic views of the Animas River.
