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Shishu Zhang

Shishu Zhang

New York, NY, US

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Hands-On Art Center

The hands-on art center is a unconventional gallery complex which is designed to enhance art appreciation process through engaging the visitors’ into the creative processes, fostering dialogue among the art viewers and art makers. It is trying to break the negative image of galleries as clean, quiet and boring white boxes by creating a relaxing, interesting and fun gathering place for people.
The project includes studio spaces for art making, gallery spaces, a café and an outdoor garden. There are a wide range of activities which include painting, ceramic, craft making, virtual drawings and so on, combining and mixing with art exhibition spaces. The open and flexible environment allows unexpected connections among diverse activities.

 
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Status: School Project
My Role: Designer of the whole project

 
Elevator Lobby
Elevator Lobby
Gallery 1
Gallery 1
DIY Studio
DIY Studio
Gallery 2
Gallery 2
DIY Studio
DIY Studio
Artist Studio
Artist Studio
Floor plans
Floor plans
Floor plan2
Floor plan2
Elevation
Elevation