LTL Architects Transforms an Old Theater Into an Illuminated Art House

Posted By Helen Morgan On January 16, 2012 @ 4:40 pm In Architecture,Art | No Comments

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The illuminated exterior facade of the Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) Arthouse ^[6] is as vibrant and interesting as the contemporary art that it exhibits within. Located in Austin, Texas, the AMOA-Arthouse is a brilliant renovation from LTL Architects ^[7] -- the team who also wowed us back in October with their living wall office design ^[8]. This time around the designers have converted a former theater, updating its original architecture with contemporary features. Situated at the Jones Center, the 160-year old space now houses an innovative art site within a textured white shell, speckled with translucent colored glass.

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LED lights are integrated into the exterior of the art house — a modern addition to the historic structure that brings the building into visibility at night. The architects envisioned the building to stand out from its urban environment, creating a “visual dialogue” between its contemporary exhibitions and the neighborhood around it.

Many of the original features have been maintained, such as the Queen Theater’s murals and exposed wooden ceilings. A roof deck provides a great space to look down onto the city below and is lit up by light boxes during outdoor movie screenings. With a grand suspended staircase constructed to hang 35 feet from the ceiling, the space has been carefully created so that its modern features complement the original design.

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Images courtesy of Michael Moran ^[11]

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[6] Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) Arthouse: http://www.amoa.org/site/PageNavigator/2011bridge.html

[7] LTL Architects: http://www.ltlwork.net/

[8] living wall office design: http://inhabitat.com/nyc/ltl-architects-create-living-wall-of-central-park-for-the-open-planning-project-offices/ltl-architects-central-park-wall-3/

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[11] Michael Moran: http://www.moranstudio.com/

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