A new exhibition on Canadian architectural firm Omar Gandhi Architects is opening at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Established in 2010, Gandhi’s firm, with studios in Halifax and Toronto, is known for combining contemporary architectural style with rural influences, as well as being sensitive to the natural landscapes of Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Omar Gandhi Architects has received the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture as well as a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture.
The exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery will run from October 14, 2023, until January 10, 2024. It will highlight the roots of the studio and delve into how it became one of the most influential young practices in the world.
Completed projects in the Canadian landscape will be featured through sketches, construction photos, drawings and physical models.
The exhibition is being curated by John Leroux and organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
“We are deeply honored to present the inaugural exhibition of our studio’s work, thoughtfully curated by the discerning eye of John Leroux. In our view, architecture is a dynamic conversation among various elements in constant flux. This exhibition is our endeavor to distill and capture a moment in our studio’s evolution,” reads a post on Omar Gandhi’s Facebook page.
“Amidst a myriad of ongoing projects and a multitude of ideas, we have chosen to pause and encapsulate our explorations up to this point. Our aim is to provide a visual and conceptual snapshot of our journey, an intimate introspection open for all to witness and draw their own conclusions.”
According to the Gandhi, the exhibition aims to transport the audience into the world of architecture and offer a perspective that resonates with them.
“As architects, we believe that our creations are not merely structures to be built and photographed; rather, they are homes for people and spaces for them to assert their presence in the world. Space, in our view, is not solely functional but also emotional, an experience in itself. With this exhibition, we hope to bring this experience a step closer to the public’s understanding and appreciation,” concluded the post.
An opening reception for the exhibition will take place on October 28, 2023.
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