The second level will be mainly devoted to gallery space including the permanent collection of the museum. These collections will focus on the history of photography as well as the importance of its ability to document the human experience. A theater will also be housed on this level that will show screenings of historical films and documentaries. It will also be used for special events outside the realm of photography as the need arises. Lastly a meandering gallery called the preservation gallery will be suspended out above the preservation center on the first level so that visitors can look below and see how the preservationists work.
Figure 6.10 - Second Level Schematic Plan with Program Layover
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