cagm1907
Submission 74
Cheltenham Art Gallery Architectural Strategy
The design the new Cheltenham Art Gallery project brings three buildings together in a ‘warm handshake’ providing clear orientation and circulation routes from one to the other whilst celebrating their unique architectural characteristics. We see the project in 2 key stages:
Stage 1
The creation of a strong public route north-south through the 1980’s building from street café to courtyard shop and beyond to the leafy church precinct.
The creation of a strong public route east-west at second floor level between the 19th century building, the 1980’s building and a new building.
MESA-PLATEAU-CLOUDS
The creation of an architectural promenade in the new building rising from entrance foyer through public archives and exhibition spaces (MESA) to educational spaces (PLATEAU) and finally to new temporary gallery spaces at roof level (CLOUDS).
The creation of an architectural expression in a contemporary stone veil ‘peeled back ‘ to exploit surprising views up and down the street.
Stage 2
Removal of the detritus of stairs, etc from the 19th century building to create a stronger and more obvious connection at ground and second floor between this and the 1980’s building.
The addition of a new light weight structure at roof level containing further administration spaces.
In the spirit of Sir Hugh Casson’s original proposals, the addition of a more pronounced projecting bay window to the street and the setting back of the entrance door and screen to give the arch more portal character and entrance status as befits the entrance to a significant cultural institution.
Submission 74
Cheltenham Art Gallery Architectural Strategy
The design the new Cheltenham Art Gallery project brings three buildings together in a ‘warm handshake’ providing clear orientation and circulation routes from one to the other whilst celebrating their unique architectural characteristics. We see the project in 2 key stages:
Stage 1
The creation of a strong public route north-south through the 1980’s building from street café to courtyard shop and beyond to the leafy church precinct.
The creation of a strong public route east-west at second floor level between the 19th century building, the 1980’s building and a new building.
MESA-PLATEAU-CLOUDS
The creation of an architectural promenade in the new building rising from entrance foyer through public archives and exhibition spaces (MESA) to educational spaces (PLATEAU) and finally to new temporary gallery spaces at roof level (CLOUDS).
The creation of an architectural expression in a contemporary stone veil ‘peeled back ‘ to exploit surprising views up and down the street.
Stage 2
Removal of the detritus of stairs, etc from the 19th century building to create a stronger and more obvious connection at ground and second floor between this and the 1980’s building.
The addition of a new light weight structure at roof level containing further administration spaces.
In the spirit of Sir Hugh Casson’s original proposals, the addition of a more pronounced projecting bay window to the street and the setting back of the entrance door and screen to give the arch more portal character and entrance status as befits the entrance to a significant cultural institution.