Design studio SANAA introduces a new extension of the Sydney Modern, an art gallery that is now added with a series of pavilions that step down carefully to the Sydney Harbour. It is set to officially open its doors to the public on December 3rd and has updates that contrast the current neo-classical architecture. It has two buildings that are joined by a public art garden space.
SANAA principals Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa state that "We aim to design an art museum building that is harmonious with its surroundings, one that breathes with the city, the park and the harbour." The building has about 7,000 square meters of gallery space and overlooks the Sydney Harbour.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Harbour Artful Pavilion Design
- Designing purposeful and harmonious pavilions that seamlessly blend with their surroundings and accentuate the natural beauty of harbours and other water bodies.
- Public Art Gardens
- Incorporating public art gardens as part of architectural projects to create free spaces for visitors to relax, meditate and reconnect with nature.
- Neo-classical Architecture Updates
- Updating traditional architectural marvels with modern spaces that encourage innovation, creativity and artistic expression.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Galleries
- Enhancing the viewing experience for art lovers by creating serene and beautiful gallery spaces that meld with their natural surroundings.
- Architecture
- Encouraging architects to blend creativity and innovation with traditional designs to create purposeful spaces that benefit society.
- Tourism
- Attracting more tourists to countries by creating architectural marvels that showcase the country's rich history, cultural heritage and natural wonders.
