Elements of Architecture: Corridors and Welbeck Tunnels

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This is a rare chance to see the part of Koolhaas’ exhibition Elements of Architecture which was influenced by the Welbeck Estate.

The exhibition focusses on the ‘Corridor’ display from Elements of Architecture, and explores the vast underground ballroom and tunnels at Welbeck. They were built by the 5th Duke of Portland in the 19th century, and the exhibition presents theories about this mythologized architecture through film and photography.

Elements of Architecture was originally exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014. This acclaimed exhibition was curated by Koolhaas’ practice OMA and Professor Stephan Trüby, Harvard University, with work from Walter Niedermayr and Hans Werlemann. Its 15 themed displays looked at the fundamentals that make up architecture – for example floors, fireplaces or escalators.

Koolhaas described the work as his own grand tour of architecture.

This exhibition is part of The Grand Tour, which reinterprets world class collections through contemporary art across four venues in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It is a partnership between Chatsworth, Derby Museums, The Harley Gallery and Nottingham Contemporary together with Experience Nottinghamshire and Visit Peak District and Derbyshire.

The Grand Tour has been funded as part of the Arts Council England and VisitEngland’s joint Cultural Destinations programme. For more information visit thegrandtour.uk.com.