PRIVATE ART GALLERY

Situated in thecentral point of the new public square, near the meandering river bank withaccess to the water, on the directpedestrian axis connecting two natural dominants of the city, the gallery has asignificant impact on the urbanstructure. The newly applied function becomes the heart of the developmentprofoundly respecting the local history. In the past, thearea was known for mining, smelting, and minting. The proposed form follows theidea of vertical shafts plated withround copper facade segments. Elevated volumes give way to the square and thusstrongly connect the interior of thebuilding with the public space. The gallery is situated on the edge of thegreen area, opening it formally like agate. The rooftops are accessible allowing visitors to admire the surrounding landscapes. Simplicity andsubtleness of the circular exhibition spaces magnify the aesthetical capacityof the artworks. The skylights providediffused, soft light to the exhibition rooms, which are supported by the sideopenings in the lower rooms. The fluidform of the plan allows a flexible function distribution. The art spaces areseamlessly merging with the offices. Looped room connections naturally shape the clear transitions between thespaces. Shimmering, movablecopper elements supply dynamics to the facade. The choice of the material addslively character to it - as materialages change its properties. PROJECT CREDITS: Year: 2020 Size: 660 m2 Status: conceptualproject Architects:Chybik+Kristof Project team: Ondřej Chybík, Michal Krištof, Peter Chaban Ján Kohút Visualization:monolot Illustrations: HannaHajda Interior renderpaintings: Rastislav Podoba