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Show withm the Umvers1ty and commumty at large . The selected design should provide a synthesis of these complex symbolic issues. The project was issued by the State of Utah as a design compet1t10n. Given our understandmg of the project, we felt that 1t was important to bnng 111 a design architect to collaborate with us who had knowledge of museums, a proven affimty for masonry buildmgs and a classical compositional approach. After som e deliberat10n, we felt the firm of Machado and Silvetti Assooates was the perfect fit to the task. W e were able to wm the competition, which commanded a nat10nal response. A fine arts nmseum with its den1and for quality craftsmanship, con1plex tech.meal reqmrem ents, and the logistics of constructmg 111 a cramped site while accommodatmg the ongomg act1v1ties of the Umversity, reqmred 1dentifymg an expenenced and capable general contractor. Layton Construction provided the credentials that we sought. They proved to be an excellent complement to our tean1. They were able to respond to the accelerated schedule, budget constramts, and realize the fine edifice that we have today I N 1-I UCURAL R EPORT 7 |
