I found the architecture of the gallery very interested. David Chipperfield designed it in 2003. He wanted to capture the essence of the surroundings, which was very industrial, so it is very inkeeping. It also seems as if he has designed it and made it in concrete to mirror the sculptures of Barbara Hepworth. So it is very clever and thoughtful design. However on first glance, although I thought the shapes and angles of the building were interesting, I found the grey concrete to be very dull, and made it seem quite boring. Also as the concrete becomes weathered it'll get darker and darker, looking duller and duller. But I do appriciate and think it is very clever of Chipperfield to want to mirror the sculptural nature of the artwork in which the gallery contains.
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