| The expansion
of York City Gallery's contemporary collections turns a very tight river
front site into a celebration of art exhibition and public gathering. The
site is a 24' x 68' lot in the historic warehouse district by Ouse River.
With the intention of amplifying this tiny site, instead of enclosing
the exhibition space, the central volume of the building is opened up to
engage with the whole settings around the site. A big screen which
could be swing out for projecting movies transforms the river into an outdoor
theater. Circulation takes place in the void, which allows viewers to look
at the 3-dimensional displays in various angles. The solid volumes on the
two sides and the top contain the exhibition of smaller art works. Steps
spreading out from the building at the main floor provide the public a
perfect place for looking at the beautiful roofscape on the other side
of the river. |
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