Kanab, Utah, is an otherworldly place inimitable in its beauty. The design of Kanab Elementary both mirrors and pays homage to the Southern Utah city's arresting natural features with a thoughtful, light-filled concept that ties an awe-inspiring desertscape into an elevated learning environment.

The K-5 school’s exteriors speak to the area’s multifaceted landscape with engaging geometry, textures, and tones inspired by the natural world, while sweeping aluminum-framed windows make ample use of the desert’s warm natural light. Encased in the school’s stately exteriors is a cohesive educational layout shaped to accommodate the needs of the teachers and students with aesthetics that inspire and engage.

The school's spacious classrooms feature ample storage and learning space, as well as a teaching wall, while breakout teaching spaces in each wing of the school provide teachers with flexible spaces to diversify the learning experience. A centrally located, efficiently designed administrative suite facilitates student-teacher collaboration, while the school’s spacious open library serves as a versatile venue for numerous school activities. Designed with safety in mind, the school features a set of lockable doors at the gymnasium entrance that safely sequester the gym and its entry vestibule from the rest of the school.