Frank Gehry has designed a landmark building that offers unique and memorable experiences with art. Stretching from Beverley to McCaul streets, an elegant and monumental glass and titanium facade invites visitors into its sweep as it opens up the street to Gallery activity inside.
The new, central entrance is oriented to Walker Court, the historic heart of the Gallery, where a grand spiral staircase and an atrium of light draw visitors in with a dramatic sense of arrival
The new, central entrance is oriented to Walker Court, the historic heart of the Gallery, where a grand spiral staircase and an atrium of light draw visitors in with a dramatic sense of arrivalSpace for viewing art is increased by 40 percent. Galleries open up to new views of the city and of Grange Park, with a 450-foot sculpture gallery along the north face, and a new centre for contemporary art facing the park.
In ways sensitive to art conservation, natural light flows in through atrium walkways, open stairways, glass walls to the north and south, and new skylights. A beautiful and flexible multi-purpose space on the third floor of the new south wing offers an unrivalled venue for special events of all kinds.
Enlivening the Dundas streetscape is a two-level gift and book shop, a fine dining restaurant, a casual café, Jackman Hall, the new members' lounge and a free contemporary art space for new projects.
The Frank Gehry-designed AGO will strengthen relationships between art and architecture, between visitors and the collection, and between the city and the Gallery. 
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