FIRST PEOPLES' HALL

These renderings shape a monumental yet quiet atmosphere, where cavernous forms, warm shadows, and textured materials create a space that feels both ancient and forward-looking. Autumn light and a soft public presence give the project a calm, cinematic quality that invites people to slow down and take in their surroundings. Designed as an extension to the Bennington Museum in Vermont, the proposal draws from Abenaki Wigwam construction and material logic, introducing new indoor and outdoor galleries dedicated to Abenaki and broader Native American history. The result is a grounded, reflective addition that uplifts culture through space and materiality.