Sunday, August 21, 2022

Artist Bonnie Kelso to design largest public mural in downtown Summerlin, NV, transforming exterior garage walls at 1700 Pavilion

 

Bonnie Kelso 

LAS VEGAS, NV The Howard Hughes Corporation®, developer of the Summerlin® master planned community, announced the selection of Southern Nevada artist Bonnie Kelso to create the largest public mural in Downtown Summerlin®, the community’s 400-acre walkable, mixed-use urban core.

Kelso’s design will transform the north- and west-facing exterior walls of the parking garage of 1700 Pavilion—the 10-story Class-A office tower currently under construction and actively leasing at Downtown Summerlin.

Kelso’s design will be installed at 1700 Pavilion by Wall Print Las Vegas the first week of August.

 

Kelso’s design will transform the north
- and west-facing exterior walls of
the parking garage of 1700 Pavilion—
the 10-story Class-A office tower currently
 under construction and actively leasing
at Downtown Summerlin.

The office building was designed by Hart Howerton, an interdisciplinary planning, architecture, and interior design firm.

The mural, which is designed in panels to accommodate the open spaces between levels, measures more than 120 feet long and more than 54 feet wide on both sides.

 Kelso, a Summerlin resident since 2013, was chosen from the more than 20 artists who responded to a request for proposal (RFP) to transform the two parking garage walls. 

Kelso’s design for the new mural was selected for its unique perspective that allows guests walking past the building to enjoy a different visual experience than what is viewed from Summerlin’s active, outdoor lifestyle.

 

Danielle Bisterfeldt

“As we develop Summerlin, we thoughtfully consider how design can shape the community—providing exceptional experiences both within the buildings and throughout the open public spaces,” said Danielle Bisterfeldt, SVP, Marketing & Consumer Experience, Summerlin.

 “We are committed to the power of public art to help define a sense of place and identity, and this mural has provided an ideal opportunity to highlight our Southern Nevada talent and select an artist whose design reflects her strong passion for our community.”

 “My design was inspired by what I love most about living in Summerlin—from listening to music in the park and dining outdoors, to exercising along the many trails and playing with my children in parks filled with beautiful native plants and wildlife,” said Kelso.

 

Downtown Summerlin, NV

“My design also includes a nod to our local Air Force and Howard Hughes Jr.’s passion for afar."


 Most importantly, Kelso’s vision is authentic to her own Summerlin experience. Her design’s clean simplicity and use of color reflects the nearby Red Rock Canyon and celebrates aviation.

 

" I hope these elements combined with the majestic ridgelines of nearby Red Rock Canyon convey Summerlin’s strong sense of community and appreciation for nature.”

 

Kelso attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where she majored in printmaking and spent a semester abroad in Rome.


The building's design exemplifies Summerlin’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle, offering bike storage to encourage cycle-to-work options.

 For leasing information, please contact Randy Broadhead, randy.broadhead@cbre.comFor more information, visit Future.Summerlin.com.

 

CONTACT:

Melissa Warren, The Warren Group

702-528-6016melissa@twgpr.com

www.howardhughes.com.

Summerlin.com

 

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