Ryan! Fedderson, Biological Ethos, 2023.

U.S. BANK CENTER SEATTLE

CNL’s relationship with EQ Office expanded to the city of Seattle where we had the privilege of working alongside their dynamic teams to design a public art collection at the U.S Bank Center. EQ Office’s vision, as well as boutique architecture firm SkB’s intentional design of the building served as the initial jumping off point to center the curation of the art collection. From the very start, we saw the art collection as an exciting way to further draw various publics to this notable building as an art destination. Furthermore, the collection needed to encapsulate the importance of this historic landmark building, its highly curated design, bespoke craftsmanship and repositioning as a welcoming, energetic space to gather and connect with one another.

Many months of research, followed by visits to Seattle’s museums and conversations with key cultural producers, gallerists, and makers led to this inspiring collection comprised of all Pacific Northwest artists, many whom still call Seattle home. Consisting of site-specific installations, commissions, and acquisitions, USBC’s art collection is a celebration of Seattle’s rich, cultural diversity; its vibrant and creative art scene; its dynamic, urban energy; and lush, ecological landscape. While housed at the USBC, this art collection belongs to the people of Seattle and intended to create moments of contemplation, connection, inspiration and pride for the beauty of the city and each one of you that defines it.