The spaces, with their changing wall heights alter the ambience of each "room". One can stand in one space, whilst still hearing, and even seeing the happenings in an adjacent space.
The courtyard area is a haven to sit amongst sculptures and artworks and watch those who study the works. The large windows allow the greenery of the enormous trees behind the chosen site to add visual depth.
The basement level allows a large space for both a workroom, stockroom and an office without imposing on the upper gallery levels.
The doorways into each space are like small incisions through which one must pass carefully. They are not spacious or particularly grand, yet I feel they intruige the visitor to see what is beyond and give little away about the new and unique space they will enter.
The entrance steps are large and the buildings facade is recessed. The intention is to create a place for people to sit and engage with the space without even entering the building. It is perhaps a prelude to the theatrics of the building the lies within.
Light is directed through the building from the north side of the courtyard through to the front entrance space. To travel through the spaces appears to be somewhat of an enlightenment or transcendance.
The large spaces at the front of the building would accommodate large sculptures as well as providing ample space for guests at gallery openings. As the visitor enters below the guests, it reinforces the theme of the building as a stage to view not only the artworks, but the guest. The small balconies on th upper levels add depth to this concept. After hours of viewing the works, one may stand in the dark spaces and watch what goes on below. Verbal communication in this space is not really required as there is a visual relationship between the artwork and the audience at every level. The balcony openings further enhance the circulation as one on a lower level may glance upwards and be intruiged by the happenings above, thus drawing them through the spaces. Incisions in the roof allow sunlight to fall into the building without being overwhelming.
The spaces, with their changing wall heights alter the ambience of each "room". One can stand in one space, whilst still hearing, and even seeing the happenings in an adjacent space.
The courtyard area is a haven to sit amongst sculptures and artworks and watch those who study the works. The large windows allow the greenery of the enormous trees behind the chosen site to add visual depth.
The basement level allows a large space for both a workroom, stockroom and an office without imposing on the upper gallery levels.
The doorways into each space are like small incisions through which one must pass carefully. They are not spacious or particularly grand, yet I feel they intruige the visitor to see what is beyond and give little away about the new and unique space they will enter.
The entrance steps are large and the buildings facade is recessed. The intention is to create a place for people to sit and engage with the space without even entering the building. It is perhaps a prelude to the theatrics of the building the lies within.
Light is directed through the building from the north side of the courtyard through to the front entrance space. To travel through the spaces appears to be somewhat of an enlightenment or transcendance.
The large spaces at the front of the building would accommodate large sculptures as well as providing ample space for guests at gallery openings. As the visitor enters below the guests, it reinforces the theme of the building as a stage to view not only the artworks, but the guest. The small balconies on th upper levels add depth to this concept. After hours of viewing the works, one may stand in the dark spaces and watch what goes on below. Verbal communication in this space is not really required as there is a visual relationship between the artwork and the audience at every level. The balcony openings further enhance the circulation as one on a lower level may glance upwards and be intruiged by the happenings above, thus drawing them through the spaces. Incisions in the roof allow sunlight to fall into the building without being overwhelming.
The gallery nestles itself back into the site in an attempt to remove itself from some of the chaos of the street life and transform into a sanctuary and haven for the people of Newtown to come and visit.
1 comment:
Wow Camilla this is actual really impressive- def come a long way from Gero
bloody hell this makes me feel craptastic :)
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