Melbourne Now: Community Hall | BoardGrove Architects
Community Hall was one of the flagship spaces within the NGVs 2023 Melbourne Now exhibition.
It needed to have flexibility for various event types whilst maintaining a strong sense of presence and identity. The resulting design broke down the formality of the rectilinear exhibition space by introducing a sweeping curved structure that acted as a backdrop to the space. Opening up to the wider exhibition the curve drew the visitor into the space, like a big openarmed hug, a welcoming and inclusive formal gesture. Its positioning and colour made the space feel activated and enriched when no event was occurring.
