This project is located right on the circus of Elephant & Castle, Southwark, London. As there is much regeneration in and growth of the area, the London College of Communication gallery wishes to open its doors to the public and be part of the experience.
Photo montage and drawing showing entrance area of the college. The gallery's new entrance is to be integrated within.
Drawings showing the proposed changes. The new entrance from the street allows the gallery to function independently.
Diagram showing the new route people will take, which also puts the gallery's new entrance in an advantageous highly visible spot.
This sketch illustrates the linear definition of the front of the building; planes and lines.
The idea of manipulation of the existing to create a contrasting intervention. Extending planes and bending lines to create slight curves.
Possible implementation ideas
The intervention creates flowing spaces from the reception, to a transitory area, events counter, secondary entrance tunnel, seating area, corridor and a window.
Pictures of the 3d model showing the various spaces.
This shows the gallery's new entrance in context of the existing college facade.
The New Gallery project comprises designing a new entrance for the London College of Communication Gallery. Located in Southwark, London, the gallery will now be able to function independently and display its events in the public eye. The glassbox reception now invites people off the street.