The idea of creating an amphitheatre like front was to help the public interact with the building. The division of double width stairs and normal stairs on the front facade encourages people to come and sit down whilst observing the passing happenings on the busy King street or absorbing the inspiring art surrounds. This is like an outdoor room which is integral to my concept of an open and welcoming public gallery.
Venice Bennenale, Gareth Hoskins Architects 'Gathering Space' - this design is for the banks of the river near a train station which like the Newtown site experience a large pedestrian flow.
And need I mention the famous Times Square Stairs...
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