A replica of an Ancient Greek temple that doubles as a canvas for street art and a performance venue has been selected as the National Gallery of Victoria’s architectural commission for 2022.
Temple of Boom, by Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang of Melbourne practice NWMN, is an “evocative reimagining of the Parthenon” on the Acropolis in Athens, a spokesperson for the gallery said.
The commission was selected from a shortlist of five submissions. Its reference to the Parthenon as the “apex symbol of Western civilisation, democracy and perfection” intends to transcend time, using the classical iconography of the 2,000-old structure in a new and surprising context, layered with contemporary significance.
The scale model of the Parthenon will be overlayed with artworks by Melbourne-based street artists.
Designs for “Temple of Boom”, recipient of the 2022 NGV Architecture Commission.
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Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, NWMN
The purpose of the NGV’s architecture commission is to invite audiences to reflect on the impact of time on architecture, and consider the layers of geographical forces that shape and layer our cities.
Temple of Boom takes its name from vibrations generated from music and is envisioned to become a meeting place and outdoor venue for live performances, programs and music during the summer season.
Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos celebrated the design as a project “close to [his] heart”, as a platform offering a place to meet, connect, reflect and engage, while showcasing “Victorian design excellence”.
NGV director Tony Ellwood said Temple of Boom invites audiences “to consider how we create and imbue architecture with meaning, as well as how this meaning can shift across time periods and cultures.”
The 2022 NGV Architecture Commission will be on display from 16 November at the NGV International. Entry will be free.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
