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Inspired by the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse, specifically the almost complete lack of visible windows from the exterior, the intention while creating this gallery was to have no visible windows on the exterior. The way this was achieved was by examining the structure of stairs and allowing light to come in by removing the rise on each of the stairs and replacing it with glass. In order to maximize the amount of light recieved in the gallery space, these stairs became the central element to the design. This was achieved by essentially carving them out of the site in order to have them wind around the exterior of the building to reach the roof, creating a solid mountain-like landscape on the exterior contradictory to the light filled spaces in the interior. Utilizing the diffused light created by the stairs the structure is dominated by a four story gallery space with various bridges connecting openings on the exterior to the different levels inside. 1 Second floor render of the four story gallery space. This highlights the various bridges and openings that allow for light to gently reach the ground level. 2 First story render of gallery. This render promotes the patterning created by the stair passageway above and the soft light it creates. 3 Exterior render calling attention to the solid form of the gallery and the materiality which utilizes layered concrete. This creates an earthy urban mountain landscape that conceals the light filled interior from the passerby.
