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a k e g o g a l l e r y
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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e x t e r i o r v i e w
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b a s e m e n t
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b a s e m e n t
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a k e g o g a l l e r y
m a t e r i a l b o a r d
(top to bottom, left to right) clear
glass, frosted glass, paint colors, carpet sample