The structure, which is more than 32 feet long, was designed by local design agency Vignettes Showcase Inc™ in collaboration with Métis and Cree artist Michelle Sound and Nehiway/Dene/Métis artist Crystal Clark.
It features a shallow, sloped roof reminiscent of the expansive, rolling prairie plains. From the inside, visitors can look through the roof panelling to see the sky, framing out many of the buildings to focus on the sun, clouds and stars. The reverse side will feature a rotating, printed mural to allow local artists to explore their interpretation of home.
Behind the word Edmonton is a series of programmable LED lights that fade in and out of hues of yellow and blue. During most days, the lights will create dancing patterns to reflect the colours of our skies: northern lights, sunsets and sunrises.
