SUNSET, Utah — The Davis School District’s newly rebuilt Sunset Junior High School is a forward-looking design that redefines the educational experience for students in grades 7 to 9. The 230,000-square-foot campus opened its doors to nearly 1,000 students.
Weber State University starts this academic year with a modernized renovation of the David O. McKay Education building. Read more and view the images by Scot Zimmerman here
From Utah Business, by Central Ninth Community Council, Rise Athletic Foundation, and GSBS
//Sept 2, 2025SALT LAKE CITY — The Central Ninth Community Council, in partnership with the Rise Athletic Foundation and GSBS Architects, is excited to announce the beginning of phase one construction on the Mead Up public space project. As part of this initiative, the concrete has been poured for the first of two futsal courts, marking a significant milestone towards creating a vibrant half-acre gathering and activity space under the Interstate 15 West Temple off-ramp in Salt Lake City.
The Mead Up project aims to transform the area under the Interstate 15 freeway off-ramp into a recreational hub featuring two futsal courts, a dog play area, and a gathering space for Salt Lake City residents. With support from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Salt Lake City Council, Administration, and Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), and with the enthusiastic backing of residents, businesses, and philanthropic donors, the project demonstrates the power of community collaboration and commitment to enhancing public spaces.
As we work diligently to secure additional funding for the remainder of the project, the support we have received thus far has been invaluable. The completed Mead Up project will not only provide recreational opportunities but also foster a sense of community and belonging among residents of the Central Ninth and Ballpark neighborhoods.
Included in this release are new renderings by GSBS Architects of the upcoming space, which emphasize the vision for a welcoming environment for all.
For more information about the Mead Up project and updates on phases two and three, please get in touch with the Central Ninth Community Council chair, Douglas Flagler.
MOAB, Utah — Utah’s newest state park is preparing for its grand opening this spring. Utahraptor State Park will provide more recreation options in the busy Moab area and preserve Jurassic-era dinosaur fossils.
The park was formally created in the 2021 Utah legislative session, but with minimal infrastructure, the park had a long way to go before opening to public use. Primitive camping areas within the new park’s boundaries that were previously open to the public have remained so but with a $15 per night fee.
With new roads, trails, campsites and a visitor center, park officials hope to preserve the historic significance of the area and provide easy access to popular outdoor recreation areas.
The new park is located about 15 miles northwest of Moab, the famous gateway city for both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
GSBS Consulting Principal Christine Richman shares her insights into Utah’s middle class and housing costs as part of the panel discussion at the Gardner Policy Institute. Read the article to hear from Christine and other professionals about why our fairly stable middle class might not feel that way.
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Jeff Martin literally dove into a career in public service in high school, becoming a lifeguard for Murray City Corporation (Murray City), Utah, a job he kept through college. “Then I left for a brief stint to work in the automotive industry and ended up coming back to manage the pools in our city,” Martin says. “And then about 2017, they created the facilities division, and I was lucky enough to become manager of that.” …
By Fran Pruyn, CPSM—Published December 5, 2023
As part of their ongoing series of interviews with architectural legends, Reflexion Magazine is proud to present this interview with David Brems, Principal at GSBS Architects. It was a pleasure to interview him, and we hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we did.
Left to right: Murray City Hall, GSBS Architects SLC Office, Recursion Pharmaceuticals
By Eric White, GSBS—Published December 28, 2023
GSBS Architects and our partners were recognized at the annual Most Outstanding Projects Awards Breakfast, hosted by Utah Construction & Design Magazine. Three of our recent projects were awarded, and you can find video links to each project below.
Most Outstanding Adaptive Reuse: GSBS Architects SLC Office—the renovation of our 125-year-old warehouse in downtown Salt Lake City into a modern, flexible space that celebrates this historic landmark.
Most Outstanding Municipal: Murray City Hall—a new 85,000-square-foot combined city hall and PD that welcomes the public and revitalizes its neighborhood into “the emotional heart of the city.”
Most Outstanding Tenant Improvement: Recursion Pharmaceuticals—an expansion that repurposed 24 previously retail spaces into 120,000 square feet of state-of-the art health-sciences laboratory and office space.
