CIRCA, ABOUT THE BUILDING

“One could say it’s neither here nor there,
but rather a place that is ‘free to travel in space and time"  (Mark Read)

Circa, although relatively small in size, is lofty and ambitious in
its intentions. The studioMAS designed structure was carefully constructed to
create an urban environment that is confident about the importance of public
space in our city, the importance of architecture to support public space and
the need for people to be able to socialise and gather in places in which they
feel comfortable, safe and inspired. The gallery is born out of a love for
Johannesburg. While its business is the art gallery within, its conspicuous form
and design are intended to generate interest among passers-by, encouraging them
to discover the myriad forms of art inside. Its sculptural architecture is a
celebration of art, architecture and living in Johannesburg, as well as to
functionally house an environment where a love of art in all its forms can be
explored by the public.