Project 3: King Street Gallery Final Model
Use of abstracted gallery spaces focused around a central circulation corridor is evident in the formation of the roofscape. Visitors have the option of 'peeling' off into the galleries adjacent the corridor on their way through the building, which can often be used as a thoroughfare much like the site is now. The narrow vertexes of these abstract spaces are also advantageous for sculptures/installations. Convergence of walls to a point focuses attention on object placed at junction.
Both the front and rear facades gradually step down from two storeys, and slope towards the courtyard and main gallery located at the centre. Main gallery circulation culminates at courtyard and eventually drains out secondary rear access (or conversely, used as entry point).
Use of steel frame and glazed roofing for circulation corridor and awning manipulates light to stimulate movement and focus attention. Initial entry zone of light created in by the concave nature of the facade welcomes visitors, and continues to penetrate through to the rear access.
Continuity of streetscape maintained with two storey facade and same height awning. Use of exterior cladding creates strong horizontal lines which draw the eye towards the entrance in the centre. Awning offers shelter from elements but importantly allows light penetration.
Straight corridor penetrates all the way through building and offers glimpse of rear access. The connection between rear residential zone and King Street maintained, and thoroughfare is encouraged through visual stimuli.
Use of evenly spaced columns instead of solid wall prevents creation of acute and useless gallery spaces at vertexes caused by abstract, polygonal forms.
Gradual stepping of roofscape evident, preventing the creation of unnecessary space by trying to maintain two storeys. This also allows windows to be inserted into differences in wall heights and for light to enter the gallery spaces.
Rear access opens directly into sculpture courtyard and main, well lit gallery. These serve as a initial focal point for entering the building and then moving through it, since direct vision towards King Street is blocked. 
Living area and kitchen adjacent to courtyard, but directly off circulation path. Offers possibility of functions held in main gallery and courtyard to spill over into living space. Proximity of kitchen also makes it fairly easy to cater to these functions.
Rear private access facing carpark and rear lane offers client to transport equipment, materials etc. directly into stockroom and workshops located to rear. Also offers discrete access to more private domain of sit-in apartment.
Circulation area to apartment well lit with skylight.
Desire for well lit space for workshop.
Light enetering high up in gallery intended to diffuse down white wall surfaces, avoiding any damage to artworks caused by direct sunlight.
Office adjacent main gallery acts as central pivot point for program of spaces. Majority of galleries, both entrances and main cirulation spaces are visibile from here for security reasons.
Large folding doors to living space opened during functions.
Sit-in apartment on first floor to the rear feels far more enclosed and more dimly lit. No need for large areas of natural lighting due to more private nature of space.
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