At the cost of £28,000,000 GBP ( $ 43,500,000 USD) Firstsite’s new home will reinvent the traditional art gallery as an innovative cultural and social space with contemporary art at its heart.
Designed by award-winning architect Rafael Viñoly and selected from a worldwide competition entry of over 100 submissions, the crescent-shaped building clad with a unique golden alloy presents a creative space and a landmark destination.
Inspired by Colchester’s Roman heritage, Viñoly’s bold design is more than a traditional art gallery; its unusual curved form hugs the parkland landscape whilst its unique engineering preserves the Roman treasures which may lie beneath.

The Centre had it's official opening days this weekend. Saturday evening was for 800 celebrities, to which no Photographers were allowed. On Sunday the Grand Opening was for the less famous, possibly the true future supporters of the Gallery.
We Media Photographers were only allowed to photograph outside. So I apologise that I don't show any interior shots on this occasion .

I have now been able to photograph the interior. These are shown here.. https://pbase.com/greymist/firstsite_interior


All Photography COPYRIGHT 2011 Ken Chambers ARPS....
Make sure you view the pictures in *original* size for the sharpest image (see size-options under each photo)!