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Student Work
Rendered aerial view.
Section perspective.
Plan drawing.
Model.
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Title
Simple Library
Project Description
Simple things, when repeated, can quickly gain complexity. This project repeats the cube, a simple platonic solid, at different scales in order to fulfill the varied programming needs of a library. What results is a mix of spatial overlaps within a monolith that escapes full comprehension at any given moment. Through narrow passages and between frosted panes of glass, visitors catch glimpses of the whole building - but are never privy to its entirety. A central atrium serves as a gathering space and provides respite from the winding bookcases. Ultimately, the library’s design speaks to individuals seeking a quiet place to learn,