CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY RECEPTION AREAS DESIGN
Client Profile & Setting:
The Phoenix Collection is a small museum in the Valley of the Moon, Sonoma County, California, housing a private collection of contemporary art which is open to the public. The building is contemporary and light-filled. The clients desire an open, uncluttered interior to reflect the natural surroundings of their California wine country setting. Occasional evening gallery openings will be held in the Reception Lobby where wine and light refreshments will be served. Open circulation space will be necessary in the Lobby. The floor material throughout the public areas of the museum is sealed, end-grain, Douglas Fir with the exception of the toilet rooms (stone) and the Gift Shop (carpet). The walls are to be painted sheetrock in a neutral color.
Design Concept Statement:
The lobby provides a spacious area for serving guests and holding gallery openings. I have tried to create an open platform that feels natural and contemporary. Objects are arranged in this platform to leave the pass ways free from obstruction and clutter. The circular sofa at the center creates a cozy setting for people to sit or stand around and socialize. Walls, furniture, and lighting color arrangement convey the peaceful and undisturbed feel of the rural California wine country lifestyle.
This project was done for the 2010 ASID Student Career Forum Design Competition.
This project was done for the 2010 ASID Student Career Forum Design Competition.