research + inspiration

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Below are some buildings that were particularly influential on my gallery design.
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Grounds, Romberg & Boyd, Architects. Australian Academy of Science Headquarters, ACT, Australia. From 1950.
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As a curving, spherical design, the Academy of Science building seems a little incongruous to my intention. It is perfectly engineered rather than organic. It has even been called an alien saucer! However, I feel it is very subtle and, rather than overpowering its environment, integrates itself in. The roof and its opaque, earthy colouration feels as if it belongs to its environment.
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Snohetta arkitektur landskap AS. Oslo Opera House, Oslo, Norway. 2003-07.
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The Oslo Opera House is much more of a statement than the Academy of Science building. It epitomises the idea of a built topography, with roofs becoming ground and visitors able to walk up the whole building! The ground even continues into the water - indeed, its design was intended to evoke two glaciers merging.
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Further, the building at night also reflects what I intend for my gallery at night. Its glass walls glow from the light within, creating a different experience at night.
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SANAA Ltd - Architram. Rolex Learning Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland. 2010.
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SANAA's Rolex Learning Centre is like the Academy of Science building, utilising curves as the primary design element. However, it merges a variety of curves and gradients together to create a truly topographical, landscape-like experience. One interior space is contained by two concrete sheets that rise and fall, as if they sprung from the ground itself.
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