Brian Walbridge, RA, associate at Grimm + Parker Architects, says, “Inspired by the nearby Henson Creek, named after explorer Matthew Henson, the first African American to explore the Arctic, the project plays with the concepts of ice, the arctic, and the northern lights. The sleek metal panel and glass exterior of the building recall the sloping planes of icebergs, glaciers and mountains, while the lighting both inside and out recall the vibrant colors of sunrises and the northern lights.”