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National Gallery of Canada (NGC)Main MenuRideau Street Chapel: The Effects of Relocation on the Experience of an Interiorby Ty FollisThe Water Courtby Jaclyn Legge
Water Court Foyer, National Gallery of Canada
12024-01-08T12:36:11-08:00Jaclyn Leggeaad68441d2a48b8e7a173c35fc8b1cf963dfd908443091Photo of the Water Court Foyer at the National Gallery.plain2024-01-08T12:36:11-08:00Maegen Sargentf8c37f900ecb77afe0a6ed383bd0b77ea6c1266b
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12024-01-08T12:35:40-08:00Conclusion4by Jaclyn Leggeplain9400062024-09-16T12:15:23-07:00The Water Court plays a key role in the user experience of the National Gallery as a space of contemplative repose, rest, and regrouping. It adds to the experience of the Gallery in a way that does not detract from the art but encourages the mindset of art viewing. It does this by adding to the larger narrative of the architecture, thus fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder in the visitor as they ascend through the space. Those who visit the Water Court foyer are likely seeking the source of shimmering light they know lies within the gallery, whether they realize it or not. The serene courtyard stands out in the National Gallery and helps foster a balance between architecture and art that enhances the experience of the latter.
