‘D gallery’ by point b design, philadelphia, pennsylvania, USA images courtesy of point b design
philadelphia-based practice point b design has completed the ‘D gallery’ just outside their home city, which entails a pre-fabricated gallery for a private art collection, a residential renovation, pool house, and encompassing grounds. a series of weathered steel frames placed at regular intervals rest upon a thick concrete anchor spanning the length of the gallery. clad with a bright red mosaic of panels, the upper level is comprised of a metal construction that cantilevers on three wide flange beams attached to a similar substructure.
lining the presentation area is a custom designed wire mesh that provides a functional flexibility when displaying the varying art pieces. large glass panes, secured by structural steel mullions, enclose the gallery space and allow the landscape to become part of the spatial experience. the irregular sawtooth design of the roof and the contrasting rigidity of the first floor creates a constant shift in perspective throughout the program. much detail was taken into consideration on a multitude of scales from the overall formal diagram to the detailing of the door handles and stair railing connections.
exterior concrete beam and gallery spaces
entrance to main gallery space
swimming pool and gallery space
entrance volume and elevated gallery
main gallery glass wall
glass wall
interior gallery space
interior
interior with stairs to upper gallery
view from upstairs gallery
upstairs gallery
door handle detail
staircase detail with steel rods
steel frame system
exterior
auxiliary gallery entrance
structural frame diagram
site plan 1. gallery 2. walkway 3. addition 4. pool 5. pool house
floor plans 1. gallery 2. entry 3. storage 4. powder room 5. upper gallery 6. mechanical 7. bar
frame section
gallery space systems
connection details
exploded axonometric
