and humidity, acoustics and fire prevention. To
create the minimal spaces required for the display of
art, all of the services are concealed in the wall and
ceiling cavities to create a seamless appearance.
The programme further dictates the building
form, which is split vertically between the ground
floor galleries and public spaces, and the first floor
where the more private spaces are found; offices,
library, bar, a further gallery space and artist’s
residence. Art storage vaults are positioned below
ground level, with the highest level of security as
well as state of the art temperature and humidity
The Norval Foundation
control. In addition to 32 parking bays at grade,
minibus drop off and a tour bus embayment, there
are 124 parking bays below ground, with 8 bays
set aside for electric car charging stations. A LPR
parking payment system was specified.
Sustainability
In addition to the rehabilitated wetland and
indigenous landscaped sculpture park, sustain-
ability features include solar photovoltaic panels
on the roof, a building management system to
optimise performance, water saving measures,
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