Asheville Cultural Arts Center is an innovative, sustainable building in the River Arts District (R.A.D.) area. The project seeks to establish a new identity, yet, keeping the existing local culture as a precedent. The project seeks to bring a modern feel to R.A.D., promote tourism and exhibit the local culture and art. This is achieved by creating an interactive building that allows people to experience art and the site in different levels. The building was designed to allow sunlight in a delicately through the year while also allowing ventilation to take place