Hepworth wakefield gallery designed by David Chipperfield and completed in 2011,which located next to the river calder in wakefield. According to his works,the concept based on pure and simple. It seems use conservative way to appear his concept, in fact, it is very attract visitors' attention.
This gallery contains learning studio,trade space(cafe bar,shop), and exhibitions space. The display space main in the first floor.When I first saw this building, it looks like a strong concrete sculpture attract my eyes.
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| Exterior view over the river |
Personally,I think Hepworth wakefield has three highlights:
1.Plain,neat and minimalist exterior wall.
2.Irregular placed windows.
3.Slanted roofs.
Hepworth wakefield gallery consists of 10 different size ladder-shaped block.Observing this gallery from different directions,it different to find the real front or back elevation.
Irregular placed windows
Irregular windows broken concrete walls’rigid.
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| Irregular placed windows |
exterior walls. Normal building 's windows in the middle of the wall.
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| The unique form of lighting in the gallery
This form of lighting not only meets the lighting required, but also avoid direct sunlight into gallery.
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Compare with his other project.
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| Liangzhu Culture Museum at Hangzhou, China. |
As public building,the Hepworth Wakefield gallery and this culture museum have a common .They use the unique exterior to attract people.
The Hepworth Wakefield gallery and culture museum used simple and neat material to appear the faced. I think David Chipperfield uses minimalist approach to express his concept of neat and pure.
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