David Kohn lands Oxford gallery refurb
By Jim Dunton2023-07-27T11:48:00
City scheme will celebrate industrial heritage of contemporary art mainstay and add new facilities
David Kohn Architects has been commissioned to redesign and refurbish space at the Modern Art Oxford gallery.
The contemporary art space is housed in the former City Brewery building, built in 1878 to designs by Harry Drinkwater and which retains many original features inside. The building is on the same street as Purcell’s Story Museum.
Modern Art Oxford said Kohn had been tasked with reworking the gallery’s ground and lower-floor spaces following an invited competition. It said the redevelopment would “significantly improve” the space’s appearance, lighting, acoustics and atmosphere – and make it easier for visitors to get around the building.
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