△ 俄克拉荷馬當代藝術中心 攝影：Scott McDonald
建築設計 Rand Elliott Architects
項目地點 俄克拉荷馬，美國
建成年份 2020年
面積 5009平方米
俄克拉荷馬當代藝術中心由美國Rand Elliott建築師事務所設計，建築面積5009平方米，表皮覆蓋有16800塊鋁製構件。這一2020年新近落成的建築，成為了藝術中心的新基地。
American firm Rand Elliott Architects has designed a new home for the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Centre covered in 16,800 extruded aluminium fins. The 53,916-square-foot (5,009-square-metre) building replaces the original home at Oklahoma City's State Fair Park.
△ 不同時段的立面表現 攝影：Scott McDonald
Rand Elliott事務所選擇的極具辨識度的建築表皮，使藝術中心自其環境中脫穎而出，它坐落於俄克拉荷馬Automobile Alley歷史片區的北部，成為了城市的一座新地標。此外，從藝術中心面北的戶外露臺向外望，可以看到俄克拉荷馬州議會大廈的圓頂。
Rand Elliott Architects chose the cladding to make Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center standout in its new setting – just north of historic Automobile Alley – and form a key landmark for the city. “Special attention has been given to creating the north-facing outdoor terrace with views of the Oklahoma State Capitol dome," the architect added.
△ 立面細部 攝影：Scott McDonald
立面的上萬片壓制鋁材是定製的，用以組合成擁有不同高度與角度的外牆。鋁材經拋光處理，因此有著更好的光澤度以及更強的反射能力。Rand Elliott事務所創始人Elliot表示，藝術中心的設計是對俄克拉荷馬不斷變化的天光的致敬，也希望訪客能切實感受到建築作為一種藝術，對周邊環境的回應。
Thousands of extruded metal fins were custom fabricated to form walls that rise to varying heights and angles. The aluminium is bright dipped, a process to creates a stronger sheen and makes the material more reflective. "The new building is architecture created to celebrate the ever-changing light in Oklahoma," firm founder Elliot said.
△ 不同光環境下的立面表現 攝影：Scott McDonald
Rand Elliott這一俄克拉荷馬本土事務所，在當地為切薩皮克能源公司設計的停車庫中，也曾使用類似的立面材料，以金屬百葉窗部分掩蓋內部空間。而在當代藝術中心項目中，鋁製翼片組成的實牆偶爾被開窗“刺穿”。組成一個三角塔的翼片之間留有間隙，夜晚時光線得以從建築內部透出，形成“燈籠”般的效果。
The Oklahoma City firm – which was previously called Elliott + Associates Architects – also used white aluminum fins to cover the parking garage for the Chesapeake Energy Corporation in the city. The metal louvres are used to partially mask the spaces inside. For Oklahoma Contemporary, the fins mainly form solid walls punctured by windows. However, gaps are created between the fins in the walls that wrap a triangular tower. The slats allow it to illuminate at night, giving it the name The Lantern.
△ 立面及開窗 攝影：Scott McDonald
△ 夜間 攝影：Scott McDonald
伸展出的頂篷為建築入口提供了遮蓋。在這個入口空間中，所有的牆壁、裸露出的結構和內置傢俱都是白色的，地板則覆蓋著大塊的灰色瓷磚。
A folded canopy provides cover to the glazed entrance of the building. Inside, all of the walls, exposed structure and built-in furniture are white, and the floors are covered in large grey tiles.
△ 入口空間室內 攝影：Scott McDonald
除展示空間外，藝術中心內部還包括一個開放的大廳，一層有咖啡館，商店，以及藝術圖書館。二樓設有一個露天平臺，可舉辦250人左右的活動。
Inside, it includes an open lobby, cafe and shops are on the ground floor, and a 500-volume art library is located on the first floor. On the second floor, the firm has created an outdoor terrace that can host events for up to 250 guests.
樓梯將建築的四層相連，使用了相稱的材料，有著條紋的半透明欄杆，讓人聯想到建築的外觀。Elliot表示，“我們希望訪客在離開建築時，能回憶起他們登上樓梯時的經歷”。
The treads of the staircase that connects the building's four floors are covered in a matching material. The stair has striated, translucent balustrades that are reminiscent of the building's exterior. "We hope visitors will leave the building with memories of their experience ascending the ceremonial stair," said Elliot.
△ 樓梯 攝影：Scott McDonald
作為組織，俄克拉荷馬當代藝術中心成立於1989年，著力於藝術展覽、教育與表演展示。建築項目的一個主要目的，是鼓勵公眾能更多地來訪並使用，目前藝術中心在俄克拉荷馬城的新有軌電車線路上也有了一個專門的站點。
Elliot's firm was enlisted to expand the facilities of the centre, which was established in 1989 and focuses on art exhibitions, education and performance. One of the main aims of the project was to encourage public use of the building, which now has a dedicated stop on Oklahoma City's new streetcar that serves greater downtown.
△ 攝影：Josh McCullock
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