National Gallery of Victoria


The National Gallery of Victoria is a beautiful building with many qualities which pleases both architects and builders. The National Gallery of Victoria from the outside is concrete blocks and therefore gives the building a monumental ambiance and symmetry. With the clean finish with a render over the concrete blocks the building stands out from its soundings.

The entrance is quite special as it appears to have just been cut out of the building to create an opening. This is done by the thickness of the concrete block wall to produce a depth which tricks the eye into believing that the opening should collapse. But it is with clever construction techniques that this opening is able to be produce. The clever placement of lintels and supports are the most important thing in being able to produce the effect that is created at The National Gallery of Victoria



Internally also the National Gallery of Victoria is inspiring. The different use of materials allow the architects to be able to produce some spectacular effects.



The highlight of the building though is the stain glass window roof which is held up with only 8 supports. Some what like a portable frame the architects designed the room so that the minimal amount of support would be required. By using this technique the architect create the effect that the roof is floating above you.