1. Which building typology you are researching?
The building typology that i decided to research is a Library.
2. Why are you researching this building typology?
I have decided to research this building typology because it caught my attention since i have never worked on a library design. I have always thought of a library as a place with just books and that is how most of us think as soon as we hear the word library. I want to see how many more ideas besides reading rooms can be incorporated in a library.
3. What is the specialty of this building type you would like to research?
For now I am aiming to make a library that will provide information to all ages. I want to provide all ages with their own private zone or give each one their own floor space.
4. What are the examples that you will be researching.. list the example,location and architect(10 examples).
1.Queens Borough Public Library, Flushing Regional Branch,Flushing NY,Polshek Partneship Architects.
2. Bronx Library Center, New York City, Dattner Architects
3. New York Public Library, Mullberry Street Branch,New York, NY, Rogers Mavel Architects
4.Cesar Chavez Library, Phoenix Arizona, Line and Space, LLC
5.Hercules Public Library, Hercules California, HGA Architects and Engineer
6.San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo California, EHDD Architecture
7. Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architecture
8.Upper Riccarton Community, Christchurch, New Zealand, Warren and Mahoney Limited
9. Shaddy Hill School Library, Cambridge Mass, KVA/ Kennedy and Violich Architecture Ltd.
10.Shuden Library, Foshan China,P&T Architects and Engineers, Ltd.
5. What are the goals for working with this building type?
My goals are to provide the people a place where besides reading they can have fun and feel comfortable. Also to invite does who do not like to visit a library because they think is a boring to see with another perspective.
6.What are the programs elements that you see included at this point in your building?
- A cafe
-Kids Room
-Teens Room
-Computer Center
-Adults Room
-Inside Garden
-Service Desk
-Natural Lighting
-Open Space
