studioMDA, led by architect markus dochantschi, has completed two brand-new galleries adjacent to one another in new york?s chelsea neighborhood ? the high line nine and the new kasmin gallery. the two projects, which were first announced in 2017, are located in close proximity to 520 west 28th ? a residential building designed by zaha hadid ? and sit beneath and alongside the city?s famous elevated park.

high line nine is a new collection of art galleries located directly under the elevated park
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high line nine, the larger of the two venues, is a new collection of art galleries located along a central throughway directly under the high line in west chelsea, a former industrial zone currently home to many art galleries and cultural institutions. the new ground-up development has been designed by studioMDA and developed by related companies. borrowing from the european arcade, the layout of the building is dominated by a central corridor, connecting 27th and 28th streets, serving as the main artery of circulation for the purpose-built interior façades that look into each of the nine gallery spaces.
nine full service and highly amenitized boutique exhibition spaces are provided
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having designed over 140 booths for art fairs all over the world, studioMDA focused on accommodating a wide range of galleries by offering nine full service and highly amenitized boutique exhibition spaces, ranging from 50...