Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Cultural center in Osoyoos, Canada
The Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre features North America's largest rammed earth wall, constructed with local soil and mineral pigments for temperature regulation.
Established in 2006, the center represents a collaboration between DIALOG architects and the Osoyoos Indian Band to create an interpretative space in British Columbia.
The exhibition spaces showcase the traditions of the Osoyoos Indian Band through multimedia displays, native plant demonstrations, and reconstructed traditional pit houses.
The center offers 50 kilometers of walking trails through the desert landscape, with guided tours available from 9 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
The building incorporates blue-stained pine wood affected by beetle infestation, demonstrating innovative use of local materials in sustainable construction.
Inception: 2006
Website: http://nkmipdesert.com
GPS coordinates: 49.04120,-119.43420
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:04
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