This exhibition centre, which we call the Gallery of Living Forms, is inspired by the organic and fluid structures found in nature. The façade, with its wide irregular openings, evokes the erosion of a rock formation, in a dynamic interplay between exterior and interior.
The intention of this design is to create an emblematic space, as befits the use of the building, almost as if it were itself a work of art. The large windows and curved shapes also serve an essential function: they guide visitors through a sensory experience, in which natural light flows and changes throughout the day.
The interior space must be versatile, adaptable to different types of exhibitions. The soft, organic forms eliminate any rigidity, almost going unnoticed, so that the works take centre stage and are integrated into a space that does not impose visual or physical barriers. The structure itself guides the visitor on a route which, without being linear, generates a natural flow between the different rooms.
The Gallery of Living Forms is not simply a building, it is a statement that exhibition spaces can become an integral part of the artistic experience, in a continuous dialogue between art, space and light.
By José MarÃa Reyes, designer in Amusement Logic’s Design Dept.
