BVN Architecture has been awarded the tender to design the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs alongside Northern Territory firm Susan Dugdale and Associates.
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chansey Paech announced the award of the $7 million tender on 25 March following the release of a $250 million investment into Alice Springs, of which $150 million is to go towards delivering the national gallery.
Paech said these architects were selected for their “flair” for incorporating the spectacle of the natural environment into their built works.
The art gallery will be dedicated to the display, celebration and interpretation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Paech said it will showcase the cultural significance and beautify of Indigenous art to domestic and international audiences.
“Much like experiencing Uluru, experiencing the Gallery will be a must for all visitors to Central Australia,” said Paech.
In addition to a gallery, a “Kwatye” or water play space will be incorporated into the surrounding area as a vehicle for sensory and cultural engagement.
The design is expected to be finalised by late 2023, with significant input from stakeholders and community.
For more information on the National Aboriginal Art Gallery visit the Creative Economy Northern Territory website.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
