Galleries
fjcstudio designs galleries and museums that connect collections, people and place. Our work ranges from new buildings to additions within significant heritage fabric, each grounded in a careful reading of site, history and Country.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki was named World Building of the Year at the 2013 World Architecture Festival. At the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Newcastle Museum, new work opens historic buildings to the public, while AGWA Elevate gives the Art Gallery of Western Australia a rooftop for the city.
Our galleries balance the environmental and display needs of collections with generous public spaces for gathering, learning and ceremony.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Kauri canopies inspired by the adjacent Pōhutukawa trees hover over stone terraces, opening the gallery to Albert Park. World Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival 2013.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
A contemporary addition within significant heritage fabric, opening parts of the site to the public for the first time.
AGWA Elevate, Art Gallery of Western Australia
A rooftop for the city, with planting selected with Whadjuk Noongar knowledge holders to represent the six seasons.
Newcastle Museum
Floating cloud-like roofs between historic rail workshops bring light, shade and a new sense of entry.
Experience Matrix
| Project | Location | New Building | Extension / Addition | Heritage Integration | Collection and Exhibition Display | Public Domain | First Nations Engagement | Interiors | Landscape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | Auckland | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
 | Auckland War Memorial Museum Te Ao Mārama | Auckland | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
 | Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | Hobart | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
 | AGWA Elevate, Art Gallery of Western Australia | Perth | • | • | • | • | • | |||
 | Newcastle Museum | Newcastle | • | • | • | • | • | |||
 | The Waterfront Pavilion, Australian National Maritime Museum | Sydney | • | • | • | • | ||||
 | Bunjil Place | Narre Warren | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Awards
Our gallery and museum projects have been recognised by national and international awards. Awards include:
| Project | Name | Year | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | World Building of the Year | 2013 | World Architecture Festival |
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | Completed Buildings: Culture, winner | 2013 | World Architecture Festival |
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture | 2012 | Australian Institute of Architects |
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | New Zealand Architecture Medal | 2012 | New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki | International Award | 2012 | RIBA |
| Auckland War Memorial Museum Te Ao Mārama | INSIDE Public Buildings Award | 2022 | World Architecture Festival |
| Auckland War Memorial Museum Te Ao Mārama | Public Architecture Award | 2021 | New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| Auckland War Memorial Museum Te Ao Mārama | Heritage Award | 2021 | New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| Auckland War Memorial Museum Te Ao Mārama | Supreme Award | 2021 | Interior Awards |
| AGWA Elevate, Art Gallery of Western Australia | Public Architecture, Commendation | 2022 | Australian Institute of Architects (WA Chapter) |
| The Waterfront Pavilion | International Architecture Award | 2017 | Chicago Athenaeum |
| The Waterfront Pavilion | Display category winner | 2016 | World Architecture Festival |
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | Heritage Architecture Award | 2014 | Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) |
| Newcastle Museum | Public Architecture Award | 2014 | Australian Institute of Architects (Newcastle) |
For further information about our gallery and museum capability, please enquire by email.
Related capabilities: performance spaces, event and function venues and adaptive reuse.