Denton Corker Marshall designed the new Shepparton Art Museum as a simplistic impressionist piece of metalwork, evoking members of the community to discover the wonders inside. Situated between the natural elements of Victoria Park and curb side to the main road into central Melbourne, the museum is “a strikingly bold signal – a new contemporary building” says John Denton, co-founder of Denton Croker Marshall.

Three sides of the exterior are powdercoated silver aluminium, with the fourth a weathered steel. The odd metal out is not only to mark the entrance of the building but contrasts with the natural environment and silver aluminium. The metal cladding is to shift appearance when one moves 360 degrees around the building. The L-shaped exterior walls form small canopies for individuals to seek cover from weather conditions, as well providing a small glimpse into the artistic designs inside.

The interior includes five floors, four galleries, a children’s space and the Kaiela Arts Aboriginal Community Arts Centre. A significant cultural awakening section of the museum that holds workshops and displays of Aboriginal artwork. The entrance beholds a heavenly full height atrium and open staircase. The height and open staircase are to resemble the interconnecting arts and cultures both nationally and internationally that flow throughout the whole museum.

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Denton Croker Marshall have created a one-of-a-kind piece of architecture that will allow the local community to enjoy the talents of both arts and culture right on their doorstep.