Tzannes Associates Pty Limited

Dangrove Art Space

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

Dangrove Art Space

Tzannes

ARCHITECTS
Tzannes

MANUFACTURERS
Rodeca

DESIGNER
Lily Tandeani, Tony Lam

ARCHITECT
George Korban, Neil Heybittel, Derek Chin, Luke Novotny

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Alec Tzannes, Chi Melhem

GRADUATE
Kate Nason, Sarah Reid

LIGHTING AND FURNISHINGS
Elanor Hyland-falle

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ben Guthrie

AREA
10000 m²

DIRECTOR
Jonathan Evans

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Alexandria, Australia

CATEGORY
Museum, Gallery

Text description provided by architect.

The brief for DANGROVE demanded a new approach to standard museum art storage to support the requirements of the client’s nearby gallery.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

It required art storage to be integrated with curatorial, conservation, research, library, workshop, administration, exhibition and performance spaces and other related functions.

The architecture blends pragmatic storage and technical facilities with a hierarchy of experiences created by special spaces, their inter-relationships and the use of light.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

A journey through the building is choreographed to enhance viewing opportunities and experiences of the collection as well as the back of house working areas required for the gallery and operations to meet the global demands of the collection. The building is over two levels and approximately10,500m2.

The ground floor serves as the main operation of the facility with secure parking, pedestrian entry, a security hub, loading for large vehicles, plant areas, workshops and a variety of specialised storage areas.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

The upper floor presents the main ‘front of house’ with reception, administration, research, library, conservation, a sculpture courtyard, and two large art evaluation spaces in addition to more storage area.

The evaluation spaces define the interior experience of DANGROVE. The first is experienced on arrival at the upper level and is placed between an external sculpture court and a large north facing window spanning the width of the site, overlooking the street.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

The capacity for special functions and the exhibition of objects held in storage is supported by amenities nearby including kitchen facilities and the library.

A sculptural concrete ‘scoop’ brings northern daylight at the entry point to the second art evaluation space and the functioning heart of Dangrove, commonly described as ‘The Great Hall’.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

The Great Hall is a grand space for art to be temporarily displayed, evaluated and curated. It also serves performance requirements including theatrical and musical events.

A soft, even light floods this space through a double skin of UV reducing polycarbonate walls above a wall datum of polished concrete.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

Another sculptural concrete skylight terminates the Great Hall and heightens the sensory experience of natural light within.

The brief for DANGROVE required a low carbon footprint achieved by construction designed for a minimum 100-year life, waste minimisation and low net energy use.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

The sloping roof accommodates 558 PV cells providing power to reduce conventional energy demands of museum standard storage.

Water collected from the roof is stored and recycled to support plant equipment and building maintenance requirements. Services are exposed for ease of maintenance and future retrofits. Building mass has been maximised to stabilise indoor climate conditions.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

Fire egress corridors are placed at the perimeter of the building to provide fail safe waterproofing and enhance insulation.

Material selections, colours and textures are neutral in greys, blacks and whites to enhance the appreciation of the collection on display.The architecture is characterised by precision and care as demonstrated in the cost-effective assembly of its elements.

Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie

DANGROVE aims to set a new benchmark for art storage and curation reflecting the vision of the client, an important collector, philanthropist and artist.


Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie


Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie
Dangrove Art Space
© Ben Guthrie


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Tzannes Associates Pty Limited
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Tzannes Associates Pty Limited
2 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia