13 maart 2013

Damien Hirst #1










"Science Gallery & Studios
Designscape is creating a 9,000sqm art production studio and gallery for Damien Hirst. The project reuses an existing steel portal frame structure originally built for the manufacture of plastics. The brief involves a high level of design, detail and finish, including exceptionally high structural loading requirements and innovative cladding and glazing. The building is split into three bays: reception and gallery, art production and storage facilities, with each area defined externally through cladding panels of contrasting colours. The artist’s production of large-scale art work requires highly specialised accommodation, including freezer storage and a fire protected art store. The western riverside boundary will become a sculpture garden."







"Science Formaldehyde Studio
In addition to the principal gallery and production space, a smaller independent formaldehyde studio is being built. Located at the entrance to the site, it will also act as a gatehouse to provide security for the whole development. The formaldehyde studio requires unique accommodation and dedicated services, including specialist ventilation equipment to filter out the formaldehyde fumes. As well as large-scale freezer storage, specialist cranage equipment has been incorporated for handling large and delicate art works. The steel frame structure is to be clad with white glazed bricks and small mortar joints to create a sculptural monolithic appearance."
(bron, tekst en illustraties: Designscape Architects)

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