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Monet Gallery at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens “Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.” -Claude Monet The Monet Gallery focuses on the connection of the experience of the garden to the impression of the garden in the painting. Within the design there exists a simple and pure appreciation of the experience of viewing artwork. the conceptual form of the gallery focuses on an experiential path that connects the Monet painting and the garden. Conceptual Form Diagram

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Page 1: Monet Gallery - UofM - University of Memphis · Monet Gallery at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens “Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, ... connects the Monet painting

Monet Galleryat the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

“Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.”

-Claude Monet

The Monet Gallery focuses on the connection of the experience of the garden to the impression of the garden in the painting. Within the design there exists a simple and pure appreciation of the experience of viewing artwork.

the conceptual form of the gallery focuses on an experiential path that connects the Monet painting and the garden.

Conceptual Form Diagram

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Initial Site ReactionsDixon Gardens Inspiration Site Context PlanNTS

sculptural element materials garden structures materials

Painting by Claude Monet

Evolution of Form

the primary form for the museum is thought of as the path connecting the experience of the garden to the experience of the Monet painting. the path is a transitional element.

the primary gallery space is positioned to catch the northern light. the path shifts to accommodate this positioning. in addition, the path is considered a secondary gallery or flexible space.

the garden is juxtaposed to the left of the Monet painting to create a more literal visual connection of the garden and the painting. the path continues to create a connection of the two integral parts.

the service core connects the two gallery spaces and serves as a transition along the experiential path.

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“The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.”-Claude Monet

Plan + Sitescale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

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1. gallery entry2. secondary gallery/flexible space3. garden deck4. mechanical room, closet, security office/equipment5. female restroom6. male restroom7. gallery storage/unloading area8. main gallery space

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North Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

South Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

West Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

East Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

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Section Perspectivescale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

Section Perspectivescale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

Section Perspectivescale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

Section Perspectivescale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

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Main Gallery

North Interior Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

East Interior Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

South Interior Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

West Interior Elevationscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”1 5 10

the main gallery space is designed as a monumental sculptural piece set into the garden. upon approach, the form is ambiguous and seems a bit mysterious. a large light scoop above the water lilies painting washes the painting in pure northern light

on busy gallery days, the seating in the gallery can be moved to accommodate larger crowds. although the gallery may be large enough for substantial crowds, the amount of people allowed to enter the gallery at any time would remain at a minimum for the viewer to achieve the most positive experience in the gallery.

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Secondary Gallery/Flexible Event Spacethe secondary gallery/flexible space is designed to be a lighter structure as the visitor transitions from the exterior of the pavilion. the windows on the south side of this space frames a view of the garden before the visitor moves into the main gallery.

additionally, this space contains panels that are able to be set within a track, both in the floor and in the overhead light baffles. this allows the space to have maximum flexibility for art showings, events, educational programs, and more.

this space is ideal for a variety of events, both day and night. the translucent panels on the exterior allow the gallery space to glow like a lantern in the garden. the light is reflected in the water lilies pond creating a magical atmosphere.

sketch detail of panel connectionnot to scale

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HVAC Distributionscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

return

supply

Life Safety Planscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

path of egress

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Life Safety Planscale: 1/8” = 1’-0” 1 5 10

parapet cap

concrete parapet

rigid insulation

concrete roof plate

concrete beam

rigid insulation

wooden dropped panel system

wooden framing

flashing

copper panel

sheathing

rigid insulation

furring strip

roof membrane

vapor barrier

concrete seating

wooden seating detailing

concrete footing

Wall Section Through Main Galleryscale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

steel frame

wooden beam

wooden dropped panel system

lighting

supply duct

kalwall translucent panel

steel angle

wooden floor

concrete subfloor

return grill

return duct

steel beam

insulation

concrete footing

Wall Section Through Secondary Galleryscale: 3/4” = 1’-0”