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p r o j e c t o b j e c t i v e s

showcase african and african diaspora art, especially contemporary

open and light space that promotes enjoyment of the artwork

enjoyable and interesting space that does not outshine the art

visually engaging and easy to understand

multifunctional and flexible

elasticity of space

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s p e c I a l f e a t u r e s

entire glass façade on first floor to bring light and transparence into gallery and store

swiveling exhibition walls that can change how gallery space is used

several hues of green for emphasis, variety, as well as unity

more open staircase with clear glass side barriers to bring light between the floors

gallery store at front of space to entice people in off the street and to promote shopping on their way out of the space

glowing semi-transparent strip running through different elements in the space

frosted glass sliding partitions between office space and gallery space on second floor to bring in natural light

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m a t e r i a l b o a r d

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clear glass, frosted glass, paint colors, carpet sample