Private Art Gallery

Photos

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Private Art Gallery photo #1
Private Art Gallery photo #2
Photo: Paul Warchol Photography
Private Art Gallery photo #3
Photo: Paul Warchol, Paul Warchol Photography

Citation of Merit

  • Wheeler Kearns Architects
  • Private
  • Consultants Midwestern Engineering; Baumeister Audio Visual; Insight (interior design)
  • Division Residential
  • Location Chicago, IL
  • General contractor Blackmore Construction

Overview

The private art gallery, attached to a Chicago residence, includes a guest residence and reception space. The space is conceived of as a large container (art gallery and reception space) with a service core (guest bedroom, kitchen and bathroom) inside. The architects handle these two spaces with opposite treatments to guide a visitor's focus. The gallery's concrete floors and ceilings, exposed ductwork and no-frills lighting let the art collection take center stage. The service core uses visually tactile materials, like Sapele wood in the bedroom and red lacquered cabinetry in the kitchen, that suggest a richly finished home.