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Bonnie Kelso
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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“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.com. For
more information, visit Future.Summerlin.com.
CONTACT:
Melissa Warren, The Warren Group
702-528-6016; melissa@twgpr.com
www.howardhughes.com.
Summerlin.com
