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Show Architectural History of Utah 239 The Art and Architecture Center, 1970, was designed by Edwards and Daniels and constructed of exposed reinforced concrete, or Beton brut. Photograph courtesy of the University of Utah. Wall Mansion (1905) and later in the frame of the Maclntyre Building (1909), prior to his design for the State Capitol. These projects in reinforced concrete were nearly contemporaneous with the early experiences of the famous French architect August Perret. Not until the late 1950s did another significant development take place: the construction of the multistory I B M Building on South Temple. Its design by Colorado architect Jim Hunter utilized a unique structural system of barrel vaulted, post tensioned, arch construction in concrete. In 1961 Lee Knell, Provo architect, created a shell structure in that city by forming it over a mound of earth that was subsequently removed from under the shell. Other developments include the only example of a tension cable roof structure in Salt Lake's Salt Palace (1969) by Bonneville Architects and the space truss structure of the Marriott Activities Center (1972) on the campus of Brigham Young University, Provo. CONCLUSION Abundant cultural resources exist in Utah's brief architectural history. T h e strong vernacular tradition of the early years testifies to the resourcefulness and industry of the Utah pioneer. Despite the state's early isolation, a true skill is displayed in Utah's adaptions of national styles to fit regional needs and conditions. Toward the end of the nineteenth century the improved communications systems and the increase in talented designers closed a gap that once existed between the architecture of the East and the West. While numerous examples of vernacular and stylistic architecture presently exist to tell the story of Utah's cultural heritage, the recognition of proper sites and their preservation is still crucial. WifFen, American Architecture, 249-80. |
