2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Tauranga Art Gallery
With consummate skill, a former bank has been stripped back and reinvented as an art gallery on a significant corner in Tauranga’s CBD. Innovative use of overlapping cool store panels as cladding and a lively colour scheme mark this as a place for art while generous street level glazing encourages entry. Well positioned double height walls, mezzanine galleries and a bespoke free standing staircase allow multiple viewing positions and maximum display opportunities. Simple lighting, subtle finishes, discreet services installation and sophisticated but plain detailing ensure the exhibits claim the foreground. Clever, approachable, and fun, this gallery celebrates the place of art in the community.
