Gallery 13
Using Artwalk as the venue, we set out to introduce our approach to architecture and express the design process as a form of art. Our intention was not to force aesthetic or stylistic preferences in architecture, but rather to examine the possibilities of allowing thoughtful planning, intuition, concept, contemporary technology, public sensitivity and the human experience to drive design. An important part of this project was its potential to enhance the cultural value of the area. This in conjunction with the forum for which the project would be displayed (Artwalk), made it rather clear that a Gallery component would be appropriate. We felt that we needed the gallery to be large enough to make a significant impact to the context, but not so large and overwhelming that it looked out of place. Ultimately, we agreed upon slicing one bay off of the end of the library, and occupying the roof of the existing building. This would allow enough room for a good-sized gallery and also utilize the existing library for support spaces, an amphitheater, and a roof garden.
Using Artwalk as the venue, we set out to introduce our approach to architecture and express the design process as a form of art. Our intention was not to force aesthetic or stylistic preferences in architecture, but rather to examine the possibilities of allowing thoughtful planning, intuition, concept, contemporary technology, public sensitivity and the human experience to drive design. An important part of this project was its potential to enhance the cultural value of the area. This in conjunction with the forum for which the project would be displayed (Artwalk), made it rather clear that a Gallery component would be appropriate. We felt that we needed the gallery to be large enough to make a significant impact to the context, but not so large and overwhelming that it looked out of place. Ultimately, we agreed upon slicing one bay off of the end of the library, and occupying the roof of the existing building. This would allow enough room for a good-sized gallery and also utilize the existing library for support spaces, an amphitheater, and a roof garden.
