Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Center Expansion

The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, located in Osoyoos BC, is an award-winning interpretive centre featuring cultural exhibits, two theatres, outdoor performance courtyard, 2.4km interpretive walking trails, interactive displays, and an outdoor summer and winter village, and pithouse.

Connect Landscape Architecture is pleased to collaborate with Fluid Architecture and Panther Creative in Phase 3 Renewal Program to reinvigorate the centre. The rejuvenated visitor experience welcomes cultural learning, gatherings, and event space and includes improved arrival and wayfinding, interactive displays, outdoor gathering and performance courtyard, a reed reflecting pool, and enhanced outdoor interpretation.

The landscape proudly highlighting the significance of the sy’ilx Peoples to create a resilient and transformative experience set within the spectacular desert environment. The landscape draws inspiration from key regional landscapes: Desert ecology, kɬlilxʷkɬlilxʷ (Spotted Lake) and the Osoyoos Lake and Wetlands.

Phase 3 Expansion Design is currently underway. Original design work included the 50-acre site Master Plan with winery, golf course, trail and equestrian network, RV Park, and time-share condominiums.

(Phase 1 - Ken Larsson with PFS prior to Connect Landscape Architecture)