I understand posters trepidation's about the mixing of a hard, linear and stark exterior of the current Art Gallery with the gentler curves of the new addition. We're all going to feel and see something different. But personally, in this case, it rounds out the tail end of the building quite well, rather than continuing the present lines of the existing building into an even longer pie shaped design.
It also, finally adds connectivity to the street from both Memorial and St Marys. The current main entrance was far from what I think looked or functioned well with Memorial..
But either way, think of Northern Inuit communities as the inspiration/vision for Michael Maltzan's design. In his words..
http://www.mmaltzan.com/projects/win...it-art-centre/..Architects...