Cube Gallery, Architecture museum on Portland Street, Manchester, England
Description
Cube Gallery was a museum on Portland Street dedicated to architecture and urban development. The building featured exhibition spaces showcasing architectural models, photographs, and multimedia presentations about how cities are designed and built, alongside a specialized bookshop for design publications.
History
The gallery operated as part of the University of Salford's Centre for Urban Built Environment until October 2013. It closed when the institution lost its funding support.
Culture
The gallery promoted discussions about urban planning through regular exhibitions that connected architecture, design principles, and the development of city spaces.
Practical
The venue is no longer open to the public as it closed in 2013 and ceased operations. Historical exhibition records and archives may be available through the University of Salford's collections.
Did you know?
The gallery coordinates at 53.476792 latitude and -2.240861 longitude marked a central location that served as a meeting point for architectural discourse in northern England.
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