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Chipperfield gives Turner gallery new impression

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This year’s Stirling prizewinner David Chipperfield has revealed a radical redesign of his Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate, Kent.

The new proposal uses six rectangular interlocking forms, with a roofline that reflects more closely the seaside town’s existing architecture, and provides panoramic views.

The building, to be clad in opaque white glass, will sit on a plinth and has been reduced to two storeys. It includes a double-height gallery space for new commissions, a ground floor event space with external terrace, first floor gallery spaces and a cantilevered balcony. The changes follow discussions with Kent County Council, the gallery, and the public.

Chipperfield said: “We have developed the design following the public meeting in June to take maximum advantage of such a dramatic setting with its extraordinary views.

“Our building will look out to the sea, connect to the town and capture the same unique light that inspired Turner.”

Fonte: BdOnline