Precedent Study /yr2

Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery. The building was completed in 2009, designed by Caruso St John Architects. The gallery’s facades are made up of green pre-cast concrete panels and gold anodised aluminium. It is a low-lying building, sitting lower than most surrounding buildings. However, the panels give a vertical tendency. The exterior is inspired by the 19th century buildings of Nottingham and in particular by the facades of the Lace Market, where the warehouse buildings have repetitive structural frames. A large canopy marks the main entrance of the building, leading to the steps (below) which form a popular route, not only for art gallery visitors but for the general public.