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Clifton Library

Amanda Marra

For my prescendent study I researched the Joan Maragall library in Barcelona, which inspired a lot of characteristics in my library, specifically the use of glass as a main structural element.

FLOOR PLANS:

  • Basement level – auditorium & parking
  • First floor plan – Howell Level
  • Fourth floor plan – Terrace
  • Second Floor plan- Plaza Level
  • Third floor plan

ELEVATIONS:

  • EAST ELEVATION
  • SOUTH ELEVATION
  • WEST ELEVATION
  • NORTH ELEVATION

PERSPECTIVES:

  • EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE FROM HOWELL
  • INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE FROM HOWELL SIDE
  • EXTERIOIR PERSPECTIVE FROM PLAZA
  • INTERIOIR PERSPECTIVE FROM PLAZA SIDE

SECTIONS:

  • LATITUDE SECTION
  • LONGITUDE SECTION

CONCEPT:

My concept for this project is primarily. focused on open space and balance. It is visible throughout my building that the corners are primary locations for where I placed rooms or spaces in general. I wanted to have the center open for possibilities throughout the spaces for activities or elements.

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Clifton Library :: Jennie Gaw

Precedent Library: Delft University of Technology Library

Clifton Plaza Project

Perspectives

  • Ludlow Exterior Perspective
  • Howell Exterior Perspective
  • Study Atrium Space
  • Bookstore perspective
  • Parking lot Perspective

  • Exterior Perspective from Ramp

Elevations

  • North Elevation
  • South Elevation
  • East Elevation
  • West Elevation

Sections

Plans

  • (-1) Below Howell
  • (1) Howell Level
  • (2) Above Howell Level
  • (3) Plaza Level
  • (4) Above Plaza Level
  • (5) Top Level

Vinettes

  • Study Atrium Vinette
  • Main Atrium Vinette
  • Plaza Entrance Vinette

Graphics

  • Floor to Floor Organization
  • Individual Floor Purpose
  • Thoroughfare
  • Hierarchy Diagram
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Clifton Young Adult Library – Kara Saxe

Concept: The goal for my library is to create a space that contrasts from the busy city that surrounds it. The library utilizes and builds around the environment and nature of the location. This library is a place to allow quiet rest, studying, and reading.

  • Site Plan
  • Exterior Perspective
  • Basement
  • First Floor
  • Second Floor
  • Third Floor
  • Interior Perspective
  • Basement
  • First Floor

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Clifton Library – Nicholas Kierstead

Concept Statement

The main concept for this library was to organize everything around a central spiraling ramp that serves as the main circulation as well as the stacks area. The unusual shape presented structural difficulties that led to the decision to use two diagrids braced with beams internal to the ramp. I looked at precedents from Norman Foster and Bernard Tschumi. The spiral structure and diagrid also calls back to the visuals of my Clifton Plaza Project.

Diagrams

  • Massing Progression
  • Structure Diagram
  • Circulation Level 1
  • Circulation Level 2
  • Circulation Level 3
  • Circulation Level 4

Plans

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Site Plan
  • Parking Sublevel

Elevations/Sections

  • East/West Section
  • East Elevation
  • West Elevation
  • North/South Section

Perspectives

Graphics