Private Art Gallery by CHYBIK + KRISTOF

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Situated in the central point of the new public square, near the meandering river bank with access to the water,  on the direct pedestrian axis connecting two natural dominants of the city, the gallery has a significant impact  on the urban structure. The newly applied function becomes the heart of the development profoundly respecting  the local history.

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• Architects: CHYBIK + KRISTOF
• Project: Private Art Gallery
• Size: 660 m2
• Status: conceptual project
• Project team: Ondřej Chybík, Michal Krištof, Peter Chaban Ján Kohút
• Visualization: monolot
• Illustrations: Hanna Hajda
• Interior render paintings: Rastislav Podoba
• Year: 2020

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In the past, the area was known for mining, smelting, and minting. The proposed form follows the idea of vertical  shafts plated with round copper facade segments. Elevated volumes give way to the square and thus strongly  connect the interior of the building with the public space. The gallery is situated on the edge of the green  area, opening it formally like a gate. The rooftops are accessible allowing visitors to admire the surrounding  landscapes.

Simplicity and subtleness of the circular exhibition spaces magnify the aesthetical capacity of the artworks. The  skylights provide diffused, soft light to the exhibition rooms, which are supported by the side openings in the  lower rooms. The fluid form of the plan allows a flexible function distribution. The art spaces are seamlessly  merging with the offices. Looped room connections naturally shape the clear transitions between the spaces.

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Shimmering, movable copper elements supply dynamics to the facade. The choice of the material adds lively  character to it – as material ages change its properties.

About CHYBIK + KRISTOF

CHYBIK + KRISTOF is an architecture and urban design practice founded in 2010 by Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof.  Operating with 50+ international team members and offices in Prague, Brno and Bratislava, the practice aims at creating  bridges between private and public space, transcending generations and societal spheres. Taking into account local histories  and environmental specificities, the studio works on a wide array of projects, ranging from urban developments to public  and residential buildings. Recent projects include: the Czech Pavilion at Expo 2015 (Milan, Italy), Lahofer Winery (Czech  Republic), Zvonarka bus station (CZ) or Multipuropose arena in Jihlava (CZ). The studio has been awarded a number of  prizes including the 2019 Design Vanguard Award from Architectural Record, and was recently amongst the European  Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies’ 2019 40 Under 40 Award winners. chybik-kristof.com

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Category: Art Gallery

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