Revit Development:

This image shows the development of my gallery in Revit. This is the front (or street) facade. You can see how I have tried to employ the different intertwining levels like the researched architecture by Zaha Hadid. The front atrium is two levels high with large front windows maximising light exposure and give a sense of grandeur as you walk in off the street. The front door hasn't been covered on purpose to draw attention to the entrance and once again add to the grandeur of the gallery. The top story will be the living quarters for the gallery owner, working as an escape from the public. This image gives you a small glimpse off the staircase and front reception/atrium space through the glass windows and doors.



This image shows the rear of the gallery, this is what would be seen from the access laneway. There is a large roller door for transporting artwork in and out of the gallery. The workspace and storage at the rear of the building is also quite large to allow easy access to the courtyard for the sculptures. The door provides access to the office spaces so that employees don't have to constantly flow through the atrium should there be a function on. A small roof has also been installed on the rear of the building to provide some protection from the elements. The top level looks very intertwined when viewed from the street, but from this angle it looks to be almost the same block as the rest of the building. This is due to the angular glass roof over the courtyard, which is shaped to utilise maximum sunlight. Originally I thought I would keep the courtyard roofless to give it a real outdoor feel, however as the courtyard provides access to office spaces and the workshop I decided that it should be covered. This would also offer protection to the outdoor artwork and allow access to patrons even in poor weather.