I found this text difficult to read initially but the content was so relevant to the design studio project we are currently doing I found myself becoming more interested as I read on.
This extract is a comparison of two spaces, the Sainsbury Wing and Castelvecchio. The text explains the way the intricate arrangement between two strictures of a gallery space. This is often looking at the design itself, the space of the gallery and the display and layout of the exhibition on show. Introducing us to the spatial qualities of a museums layout, the pattern of movement and the construction on route I have gained a greater understanding of what is needed in terms of displays and planning for a gallery or museum space. This is highly beneficial to the gallery I am designing for my design studio module.
The text is informative of how each of the individual spaces work and how their function as a gallery and the art occupies the space and how this comes across in the design. The layout of the display in the Sainsburys Wing uses the qualities of the setting to enhance the exhibits and this is an observation that I agree with. The Castlevecchio is a space that makes the user explore. The two spaces are opposite but and show the differences in building design and exhibition style. Although it is stated that both these differences caused unforeseen issues, I believe that these spaces in particular are open to visitor’s interpretation and should be viewed as such due to their contrasts.
To benefit my studio project I want to take the information I have learnt about the spatial arrangement and use it to help develop how my design will affect the visitors journey and experience in my gallery.
Kali Tzortzi, Building and exhibition layout: Sainsbury Wing compared with Castelvecchio. Architectural Research Quarterly. (2004) [electronic resource]
This extract is a comparison of two spaces, the Sainsbury Wing and Castelvecchio. The text explains the way the intricate arrangement between two strictures of a gallery space. This is often looking at the design itself, the space of the gallery and the display and layout of the exhibition on show. Introducing us to the spatial qualities of a museums layout, the pattern of movement and the construction on route I have gained a greater understanding of what is needed in terms of displays and planning for a gallery or museum space. This is highly beneficial to the gallery I am designing for my design studio module.
The text is informative of how each of the individual spaces work and how their function as a gallery and the art occupies the space and how this comes across in the design. The layout of the display in the Sainsburys Wing uses the qualities of the setting to enhance the exhibits and this is an observation that I agree with. The Castlevecchio is a space that makes the user explore. The two spaces are opposite but and show the differences in building design and exhibition style. Although it is stated that both these differences caused unforeseen issues, I believe that these spaces in particular are open to visitor’s interpretation and should be viewed as such due to their contrasts.
To benefit my studio project I want to take the information I have learnt about the spatial arrangement and use it to help develop how my design will affect the visitors journey and experience in my gallery.
Kali Tzortzi, Building and exhibition layout: Sainsbury Wing compared with Castelvecchio. Architectural Research Quarterly. (2004) [electronic resource]