Marfa Contemporary Gallery

Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing

MARFA CONTEMPORARY GALLERY

Elliott + Associates Architects

CLIENT
Marfa Land & Cattle Co. Llc

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Smith & Pickel Construction

LIGHTING CONSULTANT
Elliott + Associates

PROJECT TEAM
Rand Elliott, Brian Berryhill

ENGINEER
Alvine Engineering

MANUFACTURERS
Abs Wood

AREA
4720 Ft²

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Marfa, United States

CATEGORY
Gallery, Adaptive Reuse, Renovation

PROJECT GOALS

Reprogram and renovate the circa 1940’s Webb Brothers Gulf Service Station/Chrysler Dealership, located at the only stop light in Marfa, to house.

Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing
Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing

- Marfa Contemporary Gallery

- Timecar (car sharing rental)

- The Pizza Foundation

- An Artist in Residence Studio

Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing
Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing

City Arts Center (Oklahoma City) is expanding its operations in the region.

Having a satellite gallery in Marfa, Texas, a town with a well-established reputation in the international art arena, will stimulate further interest in CAC throughout the world.

The Mission of Marfa Contemporary Gallery encourages artistic expression in all its forms through education and exhibitions.

Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing
Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing

The Vision states, “we endeavor to instill in the public a lifetime appreciation of the arts and enthusiasm for creative practice.”

Marfa Contemporary Gallery incorporates and enhances the existing businesses, and includes a 2156-square-foot art gallery, administration offices, a studio for artists in residence, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a wet bar.

ARCHITECTURALCONCEPT

- Reinvigorate the historic corner site and building.

- Be respectful of the building history.

Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing
Marfa Contemporary Gallery
© Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing

- Capture the spirit of Marfa.

- Create a new presence for City Arts Center as a part of the new reinvention.

- Create a world-class art space.


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