The main idea of this space was to bring together the works of both artists in a unified way. As part of the overall theme of the structure based on the attribute of contrast, each space starting from below moving to the top level follows a spatial feeling from heaviness to lightness. As such the effect of the gallery is the balance between the two, that allows enough light to penetrate but at the same time plays with heavy materials to enhance shade in certain areas. The staircases are central to the building as it acts like a divider between the gallery space underneath, and creates flexibility for curators with greater space availability for art pieces on the floor. The staircase leading up the top studio space is inspired by Rosalie Gascoigne. Based on the majority of her works the stairs have a fragmented feel to them, suspended by supporting beams from the ceiling. Having the staircase suspended from the ceiling carefully allows more interactive use of space underneath, while creating intrigue for those peering upwards. The stairs are fabricated using plywood which is then moulded and set using proxy resins to allow the manufacturing of a single piece (without part lines or unnecessarily fittings). The idea was to have a continuous singular shape, which is a repetitive theme seen in her work. Using wood as the main material relates back to her work All Summer Long. The platforms help to break the height of the stairs and give the opportunity to stand and pause as you glaze at the artworks in the gallery. Using a polycarbonate material with it's transparent properties enables a strong structure, and the ability to see through.
Being a gallery and a meeting point of people with common interest, I thought it was important to give a sense of space as seen by the height and open entrances between front and rear of the building. In effect the openness allows more freedom so the artworks can be viewed without the clutter of your eye of sight being blocked.
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