The
Almaty Museum of Arts has opened in
Kazakhstan, establishing a new cultural institution dedicated to
contemporary art in
Central Asia and internationally. Designed by
Chapman Taylor, the
museum is located at the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains and encompasses 10,060 square meters. The design draws inspiration from the contrast between the city of
Almaty and its mountainous surroundings, a relationship expressed through two interconnecting limestone and aluminium-clad volumes. These are organized around a central, light-filled
atrium referred to as the "Art Street," which serves as the primary circulation and
gathering space.