Galerie Derouillon will get minimalist overhaul

Galerie Derouillon will get minimalist overhaul

Galerie Derouillon is a well known arts hang-out within the coronary heart of Paris, and the gallery now has a brand new house to point out off, courtesy of Saba Ghorbanalinejad, in collaboration with Iris Lacoudre Architecte. The rising architect, a part of the 2022 Wallpaper* Architects Listing, is behind this contemporary reimagining of the interiors – together with each artwork show areas and back-of-house areas – which merges minimalist structure and Twenty first-century performance. 

Working with the prevailing constructing’s bones and historic, loft-style nature, the architects crafted a plan for the redesign of various exhibition areas, workplaces, and storage amenities for the gallery. The idea spans two ranges and unites two distinct elements of the constructing, which each serve the gallery however in several methods, every having its personal identification. 

Picture credit score: Mary Gaudin

The architects clarify: ‘These areas reply to one another by means of their construction, consolation, mild, and supplies: one is supported by a effective metallic construction, lit by a glass roof, lined by sharp and summary supplies; the opposite is a dimmed area, supported by massive stone pillars and lined by extra tough supplies.’ The presence of those two distinct areas permits for various exhibits to co-exist, but additionally for several types of artwork to be displayed and different responses to the items on show. 

The architects designed clear, pared-down, light-coloured surfaces the place wanted for reveals, matching unique metallic and stone columns with polished concrete flooring or extra lush, deep blue carpeted areas. Bespoke particulars and parts had been additionally commissioned the place wanted – such because the custom-made uncooked metal furnishings items within the storage areas. 

Ghorbanalinejad leads a boutique studio primarily based in Paris, engaged on a wide range of tasks, from business to residential, of all scales. The apply is at all times led by a way of simplicity, fascinated by the affect of supplies and textures on the ultimate design. §

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