HONGKUN ART GALLERY IN BEIJING BY PENDA

Hongkun Art Gallery / Art Arcadion Located on the southern 3rd ring road in Beijing, the white exterior of the Hongkun Art Gallery works a sculptural focal point for the area. Entering the gallery through an opening in the monolithic facade, the arch-like curves continue to the interior and gently merge into a clean white space for exhibiting the artworks. The open areas in the gallery offer a wide space for themed exhibition, while the gently curved entrance part draws people into the space and guides them naturally further into the gallery. The solid expression of the exterior countinually merges with a carved out interior and increases the sculptural appearance of the gallery. Multiple arches altering in size and orientation create a continuous, gentle curve which becomes a sculptural interpretation of the landscape paintings, that are exhibited in the gallery. Within the arches, the entrance sculpture inhabites an information desk, a coatroom and the main circulation staircase, which guides visitors to the basement with a special exhibition hall and employees to the office area located on the mezzanin level.

 

PENDA was established 2012 by Chris Precht (former office Prechteck) and Dayong Sun ( PE and DA = PENDA). They are located in Vienna and Beijing. Our credo is to see architecture as a statement that always starts with questions about the content and the context, about identity, density and the community of a specific site. That is why they are treat each and every project in a unique way and fresh thoughts and therefor the outcome is always costum made. They love what they do and are passionate about architecture and develop every project with the uttermost dedication.

 

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