The study analyzes theoretical studies of the development and formation of art centers, and clarifies current trends in the formation of art centers (generalization of domestic and foreign experience of design and construction).
The main stages of forming an art center are defined: the 1st stage is the emergence of ideas about expanding the functional content of art institutions; 2nd stage – the construction of the first art centers; 3rd stage – the expansion of construction of art centers in the world; The 4th stage - the establishment of an art center as a creative, exposition and entertainment institution. The main trends in the formation of art centers, new spatial forms that are relevant for this type of building are identified. It has been established that the formation of the architectural and planning structure of art centers is closely connected with the development of such institutions as museums, exhibitions and club facilities.
The author researches the existing experience of designing art centers in the world, and in particular in Ukraine. The art centers of Europe (Great Britain, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland), the USA, Asia (Japan, China, South Korea) are considered and the main world trends in the architecture and organization of art centers are revealed - multifunctionality, versatility. Analysis of domestic experience has shown an increase in the total number of art centers and the widespread use of custom buildings or premises due to the lack of individual art center buildings.
The general methodology and basic methods of research are determined, the factors influencing the architectural and planning organization of art centers are identified, and the basic methodological approaches to the architectural and planning organization of art centers are identified.
The functional structure of the art center, consisting of six main functional zones, is defined: exposition, entertainment, public, integral, service, service. The concept of forming the system of integral spaces in buildings of art centers based on two types of integral spaces - continuous and branched is proposed.
The main principles and techniques of the architectural and planning organization of art centers have been determined. The principle of attractiveness (aesthetics) is aesthetic uniqueness, uniqueness of the architectural image of the art center, individual architectural decision of the appearance of the building and internal exposition spaces depending on the individuality of the exhibited collection of works of contemporary art. The principle of diversification - the formation of a multifunctional center - a combination of functions of exhibition, spectacle, training, creativity, communication and cultural leisure in one architectural complex with functional and technological optimization of processes. The principle of integrated communication is to create a set of stable links of the components of the art center between themselves and the environment. The principle of creating a symbiotic environment is aimed at creating a comfortable multifunctional environment of the art center, which harmoniously blends with the environment and structure of the city.
Based on the research, a common model of the art center was constructed and four types of art centers (types I-IV) were identified. Four conceptual models of art centers have been developed based on these types: minimal, standard, extended and composite (art cluster). For each type a functional scheme was developed, composition and groups of premises were proposed, placement of each type of art center in the respective settlements was recommended, and recommendations were made on the composition and characteristics of the main groups of premises of the buildings of the art centers and the basic schemes of grouping of premises.
The basic scheme of formation of a network of art centers in the territory of Ukraine is developed, which consists of four levels and can be used for the development of centralized and decentralized networks of art centers, which differ in urban planning value, capacity, size, functional program.
