The presentation of art is a contentious issue among artists & critics. This project addresses these issues and proposes the creation of an art gallery & two artist residences. Based in Makara, Taranaki the rural flora and fauna inspired this design to be of vernacular origins. Inspiration has been taken from historic rural farm structures & contrasted with contemporary Japanese modernism. This fusion of ideals led to a crisp and well defined archetype. Precedents studies such as those of Peter Zumthor’s Serpentine gallery & John Scott’s Chapel of Futuna were studied to see how they negotiated the architectural complexities of art galleries and simplistic detailing. Abreast by the site & these precedents this design sought to question whether or not architecture and its location & outlook can enhance a piece of Artwork. The 40Ha Taranaki Farm has a distinct vernacular about its aesthetics, the efficiency of farming is contrasted with that of the beauty and serenity of the rural environment. Effectual corrugated iron sheds are juxtaposed with the majestic rolling hills, in a manner that appeals to support the process of art presentation. I would argue that the most efficient way to present a piece of artwork whether it be sculptural, painting or digital media would be to exhibit it in a white plaster enclosed artificially lit gallery. The most beautiful gallery space would be a naturally lit expanse with connection to the external flora. Therefore a hybridity is called upon in order to create an efficient yet beautiful area of exhibition space. This hybridity & juxtaposition is continued throughout the whole scheme and is prudent through in the design of the artist’s residences. Substantial walls are juxtaposed with a light timber frame building. Layers are added to the structures in order to re-define the interpretation of thresholds and the classification of light and dark, Heavy and lightweight. The material pallet of Yakisugi (burnt cedar), White brick, and Smoked Mirrors add to the contrast and biomimicry. The naturally formed materials sit in harmony with man-made constituents in order to project a subtle aesthetic that contributes to and replicates the natural setting. This project proposes a series of three structures (Gallery & Workshop and two artist residences) designed to enhance the natural environment and enrich both the artist and gallery patron’s interpretation of art.