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'Our experience of an architectural space is strongly influenced by how we arrive in it.'

Matthew Frederick in '101 Things I Learned in Architecture School'

Upon entering the art gallery, the visitors will pass through a narrow ramp, where it curves and open up to the bright and sunny outdoor courtyard. Here, the view of the sky is unobstructed. Afterwards, they will descend up the stairs to a slightly higher level. Upon arrival, they will enter a display space where the light is soft and diffused. After admiring the artworks, they will encounter a second stair, which can take them both upwards and downwards. In order to attract them to go to a higher level, a skylight was positioned in a way where the light peeks through the stairs and this will attract the visitors to go up. On the higher level, they'll be greeted with a wide space with a sculptural skylight. Leaving the space, they will descend the stairs to the lowest ground, preparing them to leave the art gallery. At the lowest ground, another exhibition space with a lower ceiling and lit by artificial light will greet them. Finally, they are prepared to leave the art gallery, and in order to celebrate the end of their journey, a sculptural skylight is placed and is visible as they pass through the outdoor courtyard to go back into the city.