First Western Gateway

With its prominent location at the busiest intersection of Rapid City, First Western Gateway presents itself as the threshold of the community and the Black Hills.

The elegant and arching lines of the building’s exterior are an expression of the Western theme inherent in all First Western Bank designs, yet it redefines “western” through a truly unique integration of form and function.

The leadership and creativity of the ARC International team is evident from the traditional stone base, through the towering assemblies of steel, to the shimmering glass.

The exterior structure stands as a symbol of the bank’s presence and permanence in the community and represents the progressive vision of the professionals working within. When defining the “value of design,” First Western Gateway speaks for itself.

The interior of First Western Gateway melds the strong design statement of the exterior with an individualized approach to each owner’s needs and style. The visitor is greeted by the warm space of the public lobby. The interior spaces wrap around in gentle arcs and are complimented by a fireplace, casual furniture arrangements, and artwork.

A glass wall is sculpted to depict images of the western territory including the Badlands, Black Hills, prairie grasses, and wide open skies.

The interior design is a reflection of the values held dear by the Dakota professional: quality, genuineness, strength, and a natural expression of the richness of our heritage. Such a statement is the result of an extensive process of research, creativity, design, engineering, materials, and construction realities—a process that ARC International incorporates into every project, large or small.