The Queensland's Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) embodies the ideals of enhanced public connection and accessibility to art and its architecture. The new building emphasizes these links both functionally and symbolically — its design essence is an open, generous and democratic ‘urban pavilion', which encourages people to approach and engage with it in various ways. International in its modernist language of architecture, yet familiar and responsive to local culture and its south-east Queensland context. As an extension of site considerations, the gallery's main circulation is a legible cross-street pattern. GoMA has: generous openings for big works, the potential to move walls, and ready access to the technological capacity for optional lighting systems and interactive multimedia exhibits. The ground breaking Asia Pacific Triennial series demonstrates the Queensland Art Gallery's philosophy and commitment to cultural relationships. The new Gallery consciously cites and incorporates this outward looking approach through the use of glass and the horizontal flow of the building. A series of ‘living rooms' and ‘verandas' connect surrounding public spaces, gardens, landscape and the city beyond. GoMA's architecture responds to both the spirit of the region and the vigor and variety of contemporary art. #2007 #architecture #Architectus #Australia #awards #Building #Gallery_of_Modern_Art #institute #Public #QLD #Queensland #RAIA
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