Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 1 of 24 — OMR Art Gallery / Mateo Riestra + José Arnaud-Bello + Max von Werz. Image: © Rory Gardiner

Written by Susanna Moreira | Translated by Tarsila Duduch
Published on May 15, 2020

Overall, when designing exhibition spaces, certain aspects contribute to an effective display of the pieces: diffuse lighting, spatial distribution, and high ceilings are some of them. The combination of these features with rooms that are able to transform themselves (using elements that can be perforated, repainted, and adapted according to each exhibition), is common in many art galleries, expressing the dialogue between art and architecture.

We have selected 23 art gallery projects around the world with different design solutions, that lead to different ways of exhibiting. Check below:

Terrassenhaus Berlim / Brandlhuber + Emde, Burlon + Muck Petzet

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 24 of 24 — Terrassenhaus Berlim / Brandlhuber + Emde, Burlon + Muck Petzet. Image: © Erica Overmeer

Berlin, Germany

Art Gallery in Buenos Aires / Nicolás Fernández Sanz

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 6 of 24 — Art Gallery in Buenos Aires / Nicolás Fernández Sanz. Image: © Javier Agustín Rojas

Buenos Aires, Argentina

El Gran Vidrio Gallery Renovation / MMBB Arquitetos + Ben-Avid

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 16 of 24 — El Gran Vidrio Gallery Renovation / MMBB Arquitetos + Ben-Avid. Image: © Federico Cairoli

Córdoba, Argentina

Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery / Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 13 of 24 — Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery / Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp. Image: © John Gollings

Hobart, Australia

New Gallery and Casemates / Bevk Perović arhitekti

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 23 of 24 — New Gallery and Casemates / Bevk Perović arhitekti. Image: © David Schreyer

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Adriana Varejão Gallery / Tacoa Arquitetos

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 10 of 24 — Adriana Varejão Gallery / Tacoa Arquitetos. Image: © Eduardo Eckenfels

Brumadinho, Brazil

Tunga Gallery / Rizoma Arquitetura

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 11 of 24 — Tunga Gallery / Rizoma Arquitetura. Image: © Leonardo Finotti

Brumadinho, Brazil

New Leme Gallery / Metro Arquitetos Associados + Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 8 of 24 — New Leme Gallery / Metro Arquitetos Associados + Paulo Mendes da Rocha. Image: © Leonardo Finotti

São Paulo, Brazil

Luciana Brito Gallery / Piratininga Arquitetos Associados

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 17 of 24 — Luciana Brito Gallery / Piratininga Arquitetos Associados. Image: © André Scarpa

São Paulo, Brazil

Patricia Ready Art Gallery / Izquierdo Lehmann + elton_léniz

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 7 of 24 — Patricia Ready Art Gallery / Izquierdo Lehmann + elton_léniz. Image: © Carlos Eguiguren

Santiago, Chile

Stone Art Gallery / O-office Architects

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 19 of 24 — Stone Art Gallery / O-office Architects. Image: © LIKYFOTO

Guangzhou, China

Z Gallery / O-OFFICE Architects

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 12 of 24 — Z Gallery / O-OFFICE Architects. Image: © Likyfoto

Shenzhen, China

Shuyang Art Gallery / UAD

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 9 of 24 — Shuyang Art Gallery / UAD. Image: © Qiang Zhao

Suqian, China

Leventis Art Gallery / Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 15 of 24 — Leventis Art Gallery / Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. Image: © Hufton & Crow

Nicosia, Cyprus

BAUZIUM / Kim In-cheurl + Archium

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 3 of 24 — BAUZIUM / Kim In-cheurl + Archium. Image: © Park Young-chae

Goseong-gun, South Korea

Leila Heller Gallery / L.S. Design

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 5 of 24 — Leila Heller Gallery / L.S. Design. Image: © 8th Street Studio

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Renovation of Sotheby’s New York Headquarters / OMA

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 20 of 24 — Renovation of Sotheby’s New York Headquarters / OMA. Image: © Brett Beyer Photography

New York, United States

Saleh Barakat Gallery / L.E.FT Architects

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 21 of 24 — Saleh Barakat Gallery / L.E.FT Architects. Image: © Ieva Saudargaite

Beirut, Lebanon

Gallery - Salão LUCERNARIO / Canocanela Arquitectura

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 18 of 24 — Gallery - Salão LUCERNARIO / Canocanela Arquitectura. Image: © Oscar Hernandez

Aguascalientes, Mexico

OMR Art Gallery / Mateo Riestra + José Arnaud-Bello + Max von Werz

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 2 of 24 — OMR Art Gallery / Mateo Riestra + José Arnaud-Bello + Max von Werz. Image: © Rory Gardiner

Ciudad de México, Mexico

Te Uru - Waitakere Contemporary Gallery / Mitchell and Stout Architects

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 4 of 24 — Te Uru - Waitakere Contemporary Gallery / Mitchell and Stout Architects. Image: © Patrick Reynolds

Auckland, New Zealand

The Europe - Far East Gallery / Ingarden & Ewý Architekci

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 14 of 24 — The Europe - Far East Gallery / Ingarden & Ewý Architekci. Image: © Krzysztof Ingarden

Kraków, Poland

The Layered Gallery / Gianni Botsford Architects

Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World - Image 22 of 24 — The Layered Gallery / Gianni Botsford Architects. Image: © Luigi Parise

London, United Kingdom

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Cite: Moreira, Susanna. "Architecture of Exhibition Spaces: 23 Art Galleries around the World" [Arquitetura de espaços expositivos: 23 galerias de arte ao redor do mundo] 15 May 2020. ArchDaily. (Trans. Duduch, Tarsila) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/939035/architecture-of-exhibition-spaces-23-art-galleries-around-the-world> ISSN 0719-8884