AACC The Freelon Group : ArchitectsEl Centro de Arte y Cultura Afro Americano B. Harvey Gantt de Charlotte es una distinguida institución de 31 años de edad, cuya misión es preservar, promover y presentar arte, historia y cultura Afro Americana a través de programas integrales que incluyen presentaciones en las artes visuales, las artes escénicas, y las iniciativas educativas innovadoras.
La nueva casa para el Gantt Center será un componente clave en la Primera Fase del Plan Maestro para las Instalaciones de Arte Cultural de Charlotte.La sede de 46.500 pies cuadrados, estará ubicada en el corazón del distrito central de negocios de Charlotte, en la zona antiguamente ocupada por el barrio histórico de Brooklyn, el otrora próspero centro de la comunidad Negra, que fue arrasada en los años ‘60.
El nuevo Gantt Center está inspirado en el diseño de la Escuela de la calle Myers, que se encuentra en el corazón del antiguo barrio de Brooklyn.El término bíblico " La Escalera de Jacobo " se utilizó para identificar a la escuela y se refiere a la configuración de su destacada escalera exterior.
Las escaleras manifestan el orgullo y la importancia de la educación en el progreso de los Negros en América.
Este concepto de esperanza, progreso e ilustración a través de la conciencia cultural y la educación se expresa en el nuevo diseño del Gantt Center a través de su moderna interpretación de “La Escalera de Jacobo”. Las escaleras convencionales y mecánicas llevan a los visitantes hasta el vestíbulo principal del segundo piso desde los dos extremos del edificio enmarcando el atrio central de acristalado.
El llamativo efecto visual es una alusión directa a la “La Escalera de Jacobo” y perpetúa los ideales de ilustración y progreso a través de la educación. La piel del edificio utiliza patrones que recuerdan los diseños de los cobertores de la época del Ferrocarril Subterráneo y los patrones de los tejidos del África Occidental. Estas referencias arquitectónicas a la historia y cultura Afro Americana acentúa la premisa del edificio, creando una fachada innovadora e inspiradora.
Charlotte, NCTamaño del proyecto: 4.320 m2
Costo del proyecto: $ 18.800.000
Fecha de Ocupación: 06/30/2009
Premios del Proyecto: AIA Honor Award
Categoría sin edificar 2007
Arquitecto Asociado: Conceptos conexos
This is a “Special” offer regarding a new work of art that Jonathan Green has created to support the fund raising efforts of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture. The image, titled “Farm Woman” is currently being produced by Master Printmakers Joseph Kleineman and Maureen Turci at Mojo Portfolio, Union City, New Jersey. Kleineman and Turci have produced many of Romare Bearden’s, Elizabeth Catlett’s and Jacob Lawrence’s most popular prints.
Jonathan Green will donate 75 of the 100 limited edition lithographs to the Gantt Center’s Founders Society Campaign. The image will be released in mid to late October. We would like to offer this wonderful image to you at the pre-release price of $3,500. A deposit of $1,000 is required for each reserved print. Only 25 of the prints will be made available at the pre-release price. The remaining 50 images will be priced at $4,500 each. The size of the image will be 22” X 30” with white margins on all sides. Each of the prints will be signed and numbered by the artist.The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture of Charlotte is a distinguished, 31-year-old institution whose mission is to preserve, promote and present African American art, history and culture through comprehensive programs which include presentations in the visual arts, performing arts, and innovative educational initiatives. The Gantt Center's new home will be a key component in Phase One of Charlotte's Cultural Arts Facilities Master Plan.
The 46,500-square-foot headquarters will be located in the heart of Charlotte's central business district in the area once occupied by the historic Brooklyn neighborhood, the once-thriving center of the Black community which was razed in the 1960's.
The new Gantt Center takes design inspiration from the Myers Street School which was located in the heart of the old Brooklyn neighborhood. The biblical term "Jacob's Ladder" was used to identify the school and referred to its prominent exterior stair configuration. The stairs signified pride and the importance of education in the advancement of Blacks in America. This concept of hope, advancement and enlightenment through cultural awareness and education is expressed in the new Gantt Center design through its modern interpretation of Jacob's Ladder. Stairs and escalators carry visitors up to the main second floor lobby from both ends of the building while framing the central glass atrium. The striking visual effect is a direct allusion to the original Jacob's Ladder and perpetuates the ideals of enlightenment and advancement through education.
The building's skin utilizes patterns reminiscent of quilt designs form the Underground Railroad era and woven textile patterns from West Africa. These architectural references to African American history and culture underscore the building's theme while creating an innovative and inspiring facade.
Charlotte, NC
Project Size: 46,500 SQ. FTProject Cost: $18,800,000Occupancy Date: 06/30/2009Project Awards:
AIA Triangle Honor Award - Unbuilt Category
2007
Associate Architect: Neighboring Concepts
The new Gantt Center takes design inspiration from the Myers Street School which was located in the heart of the old Brooklyn neighborhood. The biblical term "Jacob's Ladder" was used to identify the school and referred to its prominent exterior stair configuration. The stairs signified pride and the importance of education in the advancement of Blacks in America. This concept of hope, advancement and enlightenment through cultural awareness and education is expressed in the new Gantt Center design through its modern interpretation of Jacob's Ladder. Stairs and escalators carry visitors up to the main second floor lobby from both ends of the building while framing the central glass atrium. The striking visual effect is a direct allusion to the original Jacob's Ladder and perpetuates the ideals of enlightenment and advancement through education.
The building's skin utilizes patterns reminiscent of quilt designs form the Underground Railroad era and woven textile patterns from West Africa. These architectural references to African American history and culture underscore the building's theme while creating an innovative and inspiring facade.Charlotte, NC
Project Size: 46,500 SQ. FTProject Cost: $18,800,000Occupancy Date: 06/30/2009Project Awards:
AIA Triangle Honor Award - Unbuilt Category
2007
Associate Architect: Neighboring Concepts
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