New South Wales
The Sydney Modern Project is a once-in-a-generation transformation of the Art Gallery of NSW, creating an art museum campus. The original gallery has been upgraded to mirror the quality of the new SANAA designed building. The refurbishment of Lower Level 3 is a significant component of the revitalisation and has established a hub for learning, scholarship, and community engagement as well as providing improved visitor amenity and accessibility.
The new and expanded public-facing Research Library includes the National Art Archive, and the country’s first Children’s Art Library. The new Members Lounge has more than doubled in space and includes access to an external landscaped courtyard.
The project has updated the architectural themes of the 1988 building and utilises sustainable Australian timbers and carefully modulated lighting. The project features bespoke furniture by Australian designer Tom Fereday, highlighting the Art Gallery’s commitment to enduring, high-quality Australian design.
The Art Gallery of NSW places scholarship at its heart as a national destination making a significant contribution to our culture. With a deep understanding of this mission, TZG has given us and the community to whom the gallery belongs, a beautiful and welcoming home for art and learning. A place for the community to gather, be entertained and inspired by art. The Library and Lounge has quickly established itself as a key destination for visitors. Spaces have been enthusiastically embraced including by more families, attracted by the colourful and light-filled Children’s Art Library that was designed especially for them.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
