j crist gallery | James Castle Archive

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A gallery and archive, the building design is a response to the geometries of its site, natural light, and the choreographed views of its inhabitants and visitors. A high-walled courtyard anchors a full quadrant of the plan; the lush garden court is a realm of its own as well as the public entry to the building’s interior. Inside, daylight apertures and views to the outside world are carefully curated: corner and projected windows, clerestories, shading canopies, light shelves, hidden skylights, and a cloud ceiling.

Awards

AIA Idaho Award of Honor

Boise Mayor's Excellence In Design Award

Press and publications

Daylighting Design in the Pacific Northwest, authors, Meek, Van Den Wymelenberg, University of Washington Press, 2012. Book Cover and Case Study Chapter.

Boise Mayor's Office Announces Winners Of The Excellence In Design Awards
Idaho Statesman, January 2009


By Design, American Institute Of Architects Chooses Local Design Winners
Boise Weekly, February 2007


It's About Art
Art Idaho, Volume II 2005


Art Never Looked So Good
Idaho Construction Review, November 2005


Art On The Edge
Idaho Statesman, October 2005


Christine Christens Crist: A Total Minimalist Experience
Boise Weekly, October 2005


J Crist Gallery
Boise Weekly, September 2005

credits

Dwaine Carver, project design and management, in association with Trout Architects

Photography by Deborah Hardee and Steve Trout