Located at Be i j ing 798 Art Zone, the architecture of Iberia Center for Contemporary Art is a factory complex transformed from old industrial buildings, among which the largest workshop with extended bent frame boasts an area of about 1,000 square meters, and measures 8 to 11 meters in height, providing a great open view for her visitors.

 

After the completion of the rebuilding, the space area will amount to over 4000 square meters in total. The exposition area occupies 2,000 square meters, among which the main exhibition hall covers 1200 square meters. The gradient structured roof, with varied heights of 5, 8, and 11 meters, further magnifies the sense of openness characteristic of the original design. As industrial equipment reserved from the original workshop, the gaint crane increases structural richness of the space, also sets up a viewing stand from the ceiling. The area of the other exhibition halls totals up to about 1,000 square meters, with varied heights between 3 to 4 meters. All entrances and exits are equipped with anti-theft monitoring devices to ensure security and cater to the transportation of large-scale items and installing machines. The gallery spaces are equipped with wireless network. The spotlights and circuit layout can be changed temporarily according to the demands of situation.

 

Surrounding the exhibition hall are different-sized indoor-outdoor spaces, including office area, film & video archive, auditorium, storehouse, packing & installing area, as well as reception area, cloakroom, cafe, art store, and courtyard.