Architectus : : Gallery of Modern Art

The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art is a lightweight, open riverside pavilion containing two major levels of exhibition space, two cinemas, education facilities, a restaurant and boardwalk cafe.

The Gallery is organised into flexible, adaptive spaces which can house changing programmes and exhibitions.

The urban design concept acknowledges the city grid and axis of Tank Street to the historic windmill, whilst maintaining the river connection for the west end district. Environmentally, the generous roof solves around 90% of the issues facing the Gallery by shading the walls at critical times of the day.

The Gallery focuses on modern and contemporary Australian and international art, indigenous Australian art, and the art of the Asia-Pacific region.

The Gallery of Modern Art has received 3 RAIA awards including the 2007 National Award for Public Architecture.

Photographer:
John Gollings www.gollings.com.au