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The UCC Glucksman is located in county Cork, Ireland. The building was designed by the architects O’Donnell and Tuomey. The building is a gallery that showcases art with the aspect of research, exploration and creation.

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Location: The Glucksman Gallery can be found in the north of the UCC campus in the so called "historic lower grounds". It's almost fully surrounded by trees with only a few walkways leading to the building.

Client: The Gallery was built for University College Cork to help students learn from art and to teach them how to express themselves or their ideas through different forms of art.

Architectural Firm: O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects was established in 1988, led by Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey. They specialize in understanding the brief and nature of the project which makes each of their buildings different and unique.

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Comparison between UCD Centre for Research into Infectious Diseases (CRID) by O' Donnell + Tuomey.

Similarities:

Both buildings are integrated into their respective university campuses in a way that complements their surroundings. Whether it's the sleek, modern design of the CRID blending with the UCD campus or the more organic, harmonious architecture of the Glucksman Gallery within the UCC campus, both structures contribute to the overall ambiance and functionality of their environments.

Their functions are vastly different but both buildings play a role in engaging with the community. The CRID conducts research on infectious diseases, which has implications for public health and community well-being. Similarly, the Glucksman Gallery hosts various cultural and educational events, fostering community engagement and enriching the cultural life of the university and surrounding areas.

Differences:

There are many differences between these two buildings. One of them being their sizes. UCD's CRID is 1300m², while UCC Glucksman Gallery is 2300m². It's almost doubled its size

While both buildings engage with their respective communities, they serve different functions.

UCD's CRID engages with the scientific community, healthcare professionals, and policymakers through research collaborations, conferences, and knowledge sharing. While UCC's Glucksman Gallery engages with the public through art exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community outreach programs focused on contemporary art and cultural education.

Overall both buildings serve vastly different functions from eachother as one performs for mainly It's functionality and the other performs on aesthetics.

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Although there is no direct inspiration from other projects that O' Donnell + Tuomey took into account while constructing UCC Glucksman Gallery, It was most certainly inspired by it's surroundings.

The surrounding natural landscape of the UCC campus played a significant role in shaping the gallery's design. The architects integrated the building harmoniously with its environment, incorporating elements that blend in with the surrounding gardens and green spaces.

The existing architecture and atmosphere of the UCC campus also could have influenced the design of the Glucksman Gallery. They considered the campus's architectural style and historical context when creating the gallery, making sure that it would complement its surroundings while still standing out as a unique and contemporary structure.

Possible project of influence:

UCD Centre for Research into Infectious Disease (CRID)

Both buildings were constructed around the same time and they served the same yet vastly different functions. That being used for students across the campus. A lot of O' Donnell + Tuomey's projects are educational based being campuses such as CEU Phase 1 in Budapest, Hungary and the London School of Economics Saw Swee Hock Student Centre in London, UK.

Bibliography:

https://odonnell-tuomey.ie/glucksman-gallery

https://odonnell-tuomey.ie/ucd-crid

https://odonnell-tuomey.ie/

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To investigate the sustainable aspects of UCC Glucksman Gallery we will now evaluate the certain factors of consideration within sustainability being:

» Material Considerations:

Each of the building’s architectural components are differentiated through the use of contrasting materials. The steel frames of the galleries are wrapped in Angelim de Campagna timber (a sustainably-sourced hardwood) to blend in with its natural surroundings, while the window frames use galvanized steel to reduce the effects of weathering. “The interlocking planes of the upper façade sit on a concrete platform which is raised above the ground on piloti. The platform features dramatic cantilevers twelve meters deep which, Tuomey explained, “allowed us to place the galleries close up against the trees without damaging their roots.”

» Environmental Considerations:

O’ Donnell + Tuomey always considers the environment of the area they’re constructing on before putting a project to action. This may include finding locally sourced materials to reduce transportation emissions, as well as materials with low environmental impact and high durability.

The Glucksman Gallery may also prioritize environmental education and awareness as part of its programming. Exhibitions, workshops, and events focused on sustainability and environmental issues can engage visitors and promote eco conscious behavior.

» Energy Efficiency Considerations:

The building utilizes passive design principles to maximize energy efficiency. This includes strategic placement of windows and skylights to use natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. Energy efficient lighting fixtures are installed throughout the gallery. LED lighting, in particular, is used for its low energy consumption and long lifespan.

UCC Glucksman Gallery also received a SEAI Sustainable Energy Award.

Bibliography:

https://www.archdaily.com/795443/ad-classics-glucksman-gallery-cork-ireland-odonnell-tuomey

https://www.glucksman.org/about/architecture

https://odonnell-tuomey.ie/tags/seai-sustainable-energy-award

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UCC Glucksman Gallery by O' Donnell + Tuomey involves several sustainable design strategies that align with some United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)

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UCC Glucksman Gallery by O' Donnell + Tuomey involves several sustainable design strategies that align with some United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)

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Here are some goals that we think the UCC Glucksman Gallery relates to ⇩

GOAL 7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY:

The building utilizes large paneled windows as a gateway for natural sunlight to spread across the building instead of using lighting fixtures. If lighting fixtures were used they would be energy efficient lighting, in this case LEDs.

GOAL 11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES:

The gallery contributes to creating sustainable communities by providing a cultural hub for the university campus and surrounding area. It promotes community engagement through art exhibitions, workshops, and events, enhancing the quality of life and cultural vibrancy of the region.

GOAL 12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION:

The gallery promotes responsible consumption and production practices through its exhibitions and programming focused on sustainability and environmental awareness. It encourages visitors to consider the environmental impact of their choices and lifestyle habits.

GOAL 13 - CLIMATE ACTION:

The gallery incorporates sustainable design features, such as passive design principles, energy-efficient lighting, and natural ventilation, to minimize its carbon footprint and mitigate climate change impacts. Additionally, its focus on environmental education and awareness raises awareness about climate issues and inspires action among visitors.

GOAL 15 - LIFE ON LAND:

The gallery's platform features dramatic cantilevers twelve meters deep which, Tuomey explained, “allowed us to place the galleries close up against the trees without damaging their roots.” Sustainable building practices can help protect and preserve terrestrial ecosystems by minimizing habitat destruction, reducing pollution, and conserving natural resources.

GOAL 17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS:

The gallery collaborates with various stakeholders, including artists, educators, community organizations, and policymakers, to achieve its sustainability objectives. By fostering partnerships and collaborations, the gallery increases its impact and contributes to collective efforts towards sustainable development.

These are only a few UN Sustainable Development Goals that we think the construction and design of the UCC Glucksman Gallery contributes with. Each sustainable design feature carried out in the building helps make a positive impact in our sustainability goals and gives hope for our future.

Bibliography:

17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

https://sdgs.un.org/goals

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UCC Glucksman Gallery (watercolor sketch)

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UCC Glucksman Gallery

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UCC Glucksman Gallery (interior)

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UCC Glucksman Gallery (Interior)

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UCC Glucksman Gallery, Cork

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UCC Glucksman Gallery (river), Cork

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UCD Centre for Research into Infectious Diseases (CRID)

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The UCC Glucksman Gallery sketch

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Architectural Significance: The building has a limestone clad on the concrete base. This was done to match the already existing aesthetic of the UCC Campus. The exterior of the gallery is wooden to match with the surrounding trees and make it seem part of the nature of the campus.

Historical Context: Opened in the year 2004 on October fourteenth by President Mary McAleese. It was named after one of its founding donors, American financier and philanthropist Lewis Glucksman (glucksman.org)

Community: The Glucksman Gallery serves children in the Direct Provision program. It also serves children from rural schools through the Classroom Museum Program and the students of UCC.

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Glucksman Architectural Overview

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The Glucksman

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About the Initiative

The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes visual arts research, creation and exploration. It is an important venue for public art and socially engaged arts practice. It has

an educational mission to work with the community to enable people of all ages and abilities to engage with visual art.

It has a growing reputation for bridging university research and civic and social justice issues to create art that is trans-disciplinary, collaborative and participatory. Its political activism frequently sparks debate,
collaboration and social interaction, which at another level, is the art. In 2015 children living in Direct Provision centres in Cork City created and exhibited artworks in the gallery as part of a national initiative with the Irish Laureate na nÓg (Youth Laureate) and children's writer Eoin Colfer's Once upon a Place exhibition. The Glucksman continues to work with children in Direct Provision throughout the year and as part of UCC's Refugee Week annual event programme.

Other outreach includes to rural schools through the Classroom Museum project and their community art projects Hidden Histories and Future Forms.

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Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

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The Glucksman

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The Glucksman is a leading museum nationally and internationally for creative learning and access to the visual arts. Contact us at info@glucksman.org / +353 21 4901844

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Architectural Principles: The concrete base is covered with limestone cladding to match with the already existing parts of the UCC campus. Wooden cladding was used to make the building look like the surrounding trees. The building has a café which makes use of the nearby river for its views.

Contextual Influences: The gallery was supposed to be a cultural and artistic place for UCC students. It was also supposed to connect all the other communities from outside the college and let them socialize in one peaceful place whilst also learn at the same time. The exterior of the building was made to match the site on which it sits.

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Glucksman Gallery in Cork

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Glucksman Architectural Overview

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The architects of the Glucksman Gallery took urban and rural aspects into consideration when designing the gallery. The Glucksman only has a few walkways as to not use up space for greenery. The footprint of the building on the site was kept to a minimum to allow for the most plants/ trees to grow. The height of the building was chosen so it was not visible over the trees which allowed the area to keep its natural look. The materials were also chosen so they matched the trees and design of the college. The building has many uses. It has a café which overlooks the river. There are also display places, lecture areas and a gallery shop within the Glucksman for students of UCC and the people of Cork to enjoy.

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UCC Glucksman Gallery

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A new art gallery and restaurant is sited on the main avenue approach to University College Cork between the trees in the river meander landscape. Located within the curtilage of the protected structure of the nineteenth century university quadrangle, the new building is a strategic element in the conservation of the landscape setting of the Lower Grounds and its integration with the College Campus

American Academy of Arts and Letters 2015 Awards: O'Donnell + Tuomey
Dublin, 29 Oct - 9 Nov 2015

The solidity of the stone base, the openness of the public space on the podium and the form of the timber gallery are three distinct characteristics of the architectural concept.

The Gallery is raised among the trees in an interlocking suite of rooms with selected views up and down the river. Interconnected in plan and section, the gallery rooms provide a variety of exhibition spaces from close control to natural daylight.

The cafe opens towards the west into a central garden between river and escarpment. An outdoor dining terrace provides views of the picturesque gothic College buildings.

The podium is the point of access up to the Gallery and down to the cafe. It emerges from the limestone escarpment like a manmade extension of the natural landscape. Acting as a pier between the main avenue and the river, it is both landscape and building, plinth and pathway.

What is really remarkable about this university art gallery is that the more one looks, the better it gets.

That is the sign of complete assurance and maturity. What most artists do is make simple things complex; great artists make complex things appear simple. This is one of the rare buildings that fits that definition of greatness.

From Stirling Prize citation

Publications:

Arch Daily, 16.09. 2016, AD Classics: Glucksman Gallery / O'Donnell + Tuomey, Bart Bryant-Mole

AV Monographs, 2016

Irish Architecture, The RIAI Annual Review, Vol. 4, RIAI, Sandra Andrea O'Connell (Editor)

Architecture Ireland, Issue 272, Winter 2014, RIAI Gold Medal, Highly Commended

Space for Architecture, 2014

Nevertheless, There is This Thing Called Architecture, 2013

Irish Architecture, The RIAI Annual Review, Vol. 2, RIAI, Sandra Andrea O'Connell (Editor)

Architectural Colour in the Professional Palette, Taylor & Francis, Fiona McLachlan

RIBA Journal, May 2011, Handover #1:, Hugh Pearman on O'Donnell + Tuomey, Hugh Pearman

Basics Architecture 03, Architectural Design, AVA Publishing, Jane Anderson

Ways of Working, 2010

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, Phaidon

Key Contemporary Buildings, Laurence King Publishing, Rob Gregory

1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, The World's Architectural Masterpieces

Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC, 2007

O'Donnell + Tuomey: Selected Works, 2006

New Irish Architecture 20, AAI Awards 2005, Gandon Editions, John O'Regan (Editor), Nicola Dearey (Editor)

Architecture 05, The Guide to the RIBA Awards, Merrell

Architecture Ireland, No 203 2005

Aug 22 2005, The word made flesh, Jonathan Glancey

The Sunday Times, Mar 27 2005, Seeing the bigger picture, Shane O'Toole

Space, Architecture for Art, Circa, Gemma Tipton (Editor)

RIBA Journal, 111/11 2004, It's a corker, Kester Rattenbury

Oct 29 2004, Celestial Vessel, Shane O'Toole

Irish Arts Review, Vol. 21 No. 1 2004, Art House, Gemma Tipton

Archaeology of the Air, 2004

Architecture, Craft and Culture, 2004

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UCC Glucksman Gallery - O'Donnell + Tuomey

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Glucksman Architectural Overview

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Environmental Education at the Glucksman Gallery

As part of it's overall strategy the Glucksman Gallery aims to "Devise curatorial projects that explore contemporary art as it relates to the three priority strands of our education programme: Health and Wellbeing; Equality and Diversity; Climate Action and Sustainability".

The Glucksman has partnered with Green Campus to devise and present creative projects for schools and community groups that explore environmental issues through collaborative art making. For example, People and the Planet facilitated schools, community groups and children living in Direct Provision to work with artists to develop inventive installations from recyclables and natural materials. Creative sessions took place in the Glucksman as well as outdoors in the University lower grounds so that children could learn about their local habitat. Participating groups explored biodiversity and sustainability, working together to present imaginative artworks for a public exhibition.

As part of the "Classroom Museum" project, funded by Cork County Council and UCC Green Campus, the Glucksman Gallery took artworks from the UCC Collection to three primary schools in rural Cork. The artworks, by Fiona Kelly, address the issues of environmental degradation and urban encroachment. Students were invited to explore the artworks and then create their own responses. The workshops explored both local and global environmental issues. 74 children took part in the project, which culminated in an exhibition of their pieces at the Glucksman Gallery and a "green tour" of campus. Teachers from the three schools attended a masterclass in UCC, which was accredited by the UCC Centre for Continuing Professional Development. The final product will be a toolkit for schools throughout Ireland (and further afield).

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The Glucksman Gallery | University College Cork

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Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

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The Glucksman Galleery is located just west of Cork city centre. Its postioned on the north side if the UCC campus and is on the banks of the River Lee. The design of gallery is based on the nearby trees and design of the already existing buildings on the UCC campus. It does not seem to follow any designs of houses and buildings that are outside the campus. These have an external plaster or plain brick exterior which is not present on the Glucksman Gallery. The architects did not follow any set characteristics of any architectural movement. O'Donnell + Tuomey architects base their designs on the cultural, social and urban needs of the area on which they are designing a building.

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Studio Practice

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Our work goes beyond the design of buildings to include things; furniture, fittings, lights, landscape elements, installations and exhibitions. We have collaborated with makers and artists, with builders and craftspeople. We have a craft-based approach to architecture with extensive use of physical models, sketches, paintings and mock-ups.

Teaching, lecturing and writing are an integral part of our critical practice. Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey take time to write and reflect on the theory and practice of architecture. Both were both Professors at UCD where they taught for 40 years and they regularly teach and examine in schools in the US, UK and Europe.

We have exhibited six times in the Venice Biennale, making installations which advance our research into aspects of architecture- materials, form, construction, space- as well as its overlap with other art forms.

We have received over 120 national and international awards for our completed buildings. Our work has been widely published and exhibited. Ten monographs are currently in print.

Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey were awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 2015, given for a lifetime's work. In the same year they received the Brunner Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, given for significant contribution to architecture as an art.

We keep the practice at a size that allows both of the founding directors to be closely involved in every project at every stage of development. Each project is led by one director with the support of a co-director and a team of architects. In 2018 we appointed 3 co-directors: Willie Carey, Jeana Gearty and Mark Grehan. As well as our Dublin base we now have studios in Cork and London.

We are now developing our competition-winning designs for the V&A East Museum and Sadler's Wells dance theatre in London's East Bank, an Academic Hub and Library for TU Dublin, a new School of Architecture for Liverpool University, new Cultural Quarter in Swords and a range of housing projects for Dublin City Council.

Our practice has an international reputation for its engagement with complex urban situations and sensitive landscapes. Much of our work has involved the meaningful integration of new structures into historically significant contexts, often involving the radical transformation of existing buildings. A strategic understanding of place and a careful interpretation of context allows an architecture to emerge, an architecture which can unlock the latent potential of the situation.

We intend our buildings to feel 'strangely familiar' - original in their concept, contemporary in their expression, but belonging to the deeper background of their place.

We aspire to an architecture of useful beauty.

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History | The Glucksman

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The Glucksman is a contemporary art museum in the historic lower grounds of University College Cork. Named in honour of one of its founding donors, the American financier and philanthropist Lewis Glucksman, the building was opened by President Mary McAleese on 14 October 2004.

Designed by O'Donnell + Tuomey architects, the gallery has won numerous awards for its architecture and creative programmes. The Glucksman presents ambitious exhibitions of Irish and international art alongside a range of events and activities designed to encourage participation from all visitors, whether an art professional or first time gallery-goer.

As a place of creative connections between people and disciplines, the Glucksman provides an essential link for the University with the wider world, enabling public understanding of the visionary research undertaken in all four colleges, and welcoming students, staff and visitors to explore, enjoy and learn about art right in the heart of the UCC campus. In 2017, the Glucksman received 91,207 visits to the gallery with over 10,000 active participants in its education and events programme.

The Glucksman was the first museum in Munster to receive full accreditation on the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland and on 11 July 2017, the curatorial team received an award from Minister for the Arts in Dublin Castle for maintaining these standards across all areas of the museum's operations including Governance, Management, Collections, Documentation, Exhibitions, Education and Visitor Services.

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The Glucksman is a contemporary art museum in the historic lower grounds of University College Cork. Named in honour of one of its founding donors, the American financier and philanthropist Lewis Glucksman, the building was opened by President Mary McAleese on 14 October 2004.

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Glucksman Architectural Overview

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The Glucksman Gallery

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Visit an award winning building within the historic grounds of University College Cork. The Glucksman Gallery in Cork City is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. It is a hive of cultural activity that includes exhibitions, talks, creative workshops, art courses and gallery shop.

The Glucksman Gallery in Cork City is located at University College Cork's main entrance on Western Road, this 2000m² landmark building includes three floors of display spaces, lecture facilities and a gallery shop. The Glucksman Gallery places education at the heart of its activities with a wide range of art workshops, film screenings, seminars, lecture series and gallery tours on offer throughout the year that explore the artistic programme in greater depth.

A special programme, supporting the national curriculum, is available for schools. Another key objective is to introduce children to a university setting at an early age, encouraging them to view third level education as an accessible and desirable prospect.

The Glucksman Gallery has received numerous awards including Best Public Building in Ireland from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, a RIBA award, a UK Civic Trust award, and was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize.

The gallery is closed on Mondays.

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The Glucksman Gallery by O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects has a wooden and limestone external cladding. This allows the building to camouflage with the surrounding trees whilst also matching the pre-existing buildings of the UCC campus. The building has an inviting looking exterior with a lot of glazing which makes it look more open and friendly. Architecturally I do not see anything wrong with the gallery. It seems to be a well thought out building, whos purpose is to educate people through art. Most people seem to enjoy the building itself. A lot of negative comments about the gallery come from the attitude and lack of professionality from the staff. The gallery has everything it needs to operate properly and be a amazing place for people to go and learn.

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Visitor Guide

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The Glcuksman Gallery

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The Glucksman Gallery

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Glucksman Architectural Overview

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The Glucksman Gallery Floor Plan