With a growing population in the suburbs north of Salt Lake City, Davis County began planning a conference center and hotel complex in the center of Layton’s business district. GSBS was selected as architects for the project through a design competition.

The facility is designed to accommodate local meetings, weddings, small conferences, and other community gatherings. Attached to the conference center is a Hilton GArden Inn Hotel. In order to save development costs and to promote efficient functioning, one service area serves both the conference center and the hotel. In addition to saving up-front costs, this design will keep operating costs to a minimum and maximize potential revenues.

Flexibility was a key part of the design process. The client wanted a facility that would accommodate various sizes and types of events, as well as a center that could handle multiple events at one time without disruption. The Ballroom and Meeting areas can be divided and combined into different configurations, providing intimate spaces or large open areas.