高美館為邁向新型態美術館，以坐落於入口大廳後方的104、105展覽室之改造為變革起始，優化觀展及佈展空間功能，形塑當代美感空間氛圍，及符合當代藝術各種展覽形式多元而有彈性的使用。
當代藝術的多元形式對於展覽空間的需求，已非原有單一黑／白盒子所能符應，我們提出了「光間」的概念，企圖創造一個彈性且自在運用光的空間。建構新的「牆」與「天」，不只重新界定展室空間，也藉由動線關係的重新組織，極大化利用挑高及複層的空間形態，並且運用光，使主要展覽廳間相互產生了流動關係，讓觀展者與展品及空間相互對話。
以厚牆及光膜天花界定整個展覽空間場域。由104展室光梯通往二樓展廊，透過大牆的水平開口，延伸不同的高度視角及空間經驗。白色擴張網天花與光膜，表現出材料的虛實層次，更整合空間設備及展覽功能需求。灰色無縫地坪強化兩展覽室的連續性。穿越與104展覽室相連的節點空間，大牆圍塑出105展室的完整性。由大牆區分通往二樓的長廊空間，在白天時可引進自然光，給予觀展人在密閉的展覽室中有一個中介的呼吸空間。延伸104展室白色擴張網天花與光膜的幾何方向，強化兩展覽室的緊密連結。
光照在美術館空間中，不只為了滿足基本機能，更是營造整體空間氛圍，展現藝術作品最佳狀態的關鍵。改造計畫，將不均質的日照條件與可控制的人造光環境作一清楚的界定，於主體展示空間內創造一光間，賦予觀者不同的空間與視覺體驗，天花的設計亦結合軌道投射燈的設置，以滿足各式展品內容的需求。
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Art is undergoing a transformation starting with the renovation of galleries 104 and 105, situated in the back of the entrance hall. The transformation will allow the museum to better meet the versatile demands for the exhibition of contemporary art. The renovation of galleries 104 and 105 is aimed at optimizing exhibition spaces, elevating the experience of exhibition viewing and creating a contemporary spatial aesthetic.
The demands for exhibiting contemporary art are considerably more complex than a traditional black/white box. The concept of our design is the “Light Room” with the intention to create a space that can utilize light flexibly and freely. The renovation consists of the construction of new walls and ceilings to re-define the exhibition space, reorganize the circulation, and maximize the use of double height and multilayered spaces. The addition of a new light ceiling allows a rich dialogue of viewers and artworks, creating a fluid spatial experience.
The thick walls and luminous ceiling define the entire exhibition space. From gallery 104, a ‘light ladder’ leads viewers to the gallery on the 2nd floor. A horizontal opening allows for the extension of different views from different perspectives. The white ceiling mesh screen and luminous membrane combined to create a layering of solid and void. Varies lighting fixtures and functional equipment are integrated into the ceiling design. Gray seamless flooring emphasizes the continuity of the 2 galleries. Passing through a pivot point from gallery 104, newly designed walls define the enclosure of gallery 105. A long corridor leads to the 2nd floor providing daylight and a breathing space for the enclosed interior. The white ceiling design is extended from gallery104 enhancing the connection of the 2 galleries.
Lighting is not merely a functional requirement in a museum. It is the key feature in creating spatial ambience and the proper exhibition of artwork. In our renovation design, exhibition areas with intermittent natural light and artificial illumination are clearly defined. The main exhibition areas are thus presented as the ‘Light Rooms’, allowing museum viewers a rich spatial and visual experience. And the new ceiling design integrates seamlessly the lighting system, satisfying the complex needs of a contemporary museum.