Model

The open space from above illuminates one of the main features which is the ramp as well as illuminating the space.
The building has an angular shape to juxtapose with the curve road on King Street.

The roof illuminates the gallery with the gaps as opposed to blocking out the sunlight.
The gaps increase in the walls not only representing a source of light for the space but also acts as a guide to lead the people through the gallery.
This is a section which shows how the ligh illuminates the space on the open courtyard on level 1 and a little part on the ground floor.

perspectives

1:50 Rendered rooms

Sections and Elevations

Floor plans

Site plan

Site analysis

Site: Newtown is one of the most culture rich cities in Sydney. It's diversity of ethnics, sexuality and lifestyle has allowed it's inhabitants to feel free to be themselves, creating an accepting atmosphere, and a unique street life to those in the area. Newtown, is considered as Sydney's Bohemian centerpiece.

King Street, is the main roadway which runs through Newtown, starting at St Peters to Broadway. This streetscape, listed on the Register of the National Estate is perhaps Sydney's largest and best example of 19th century commercial street architecture and includes a vast array of styles from high Victorian gothic, Queen Anne revival and Italianate. This colonnade of buildings now houses Newtown's restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, retail stores, fashion designers, bookshops and food shops.