My concept for Clifton Library revolves around a building as a connector of nature. I extracted the “L” shape from my primary plaza seating and continued these lines of extension to form my atrium and circulation path for my library. I saw both the plaza and library as central community pieces and wanted to integrate the two. My library entrances are marked with large outdoor spaces that reveal the shape of the internal circulation path. These natural forms join with the “L” formation through the facade that mirrors the slope of the site and structural elements.
Initial Concept Sketches
Cantilever with garden steps and columns 
Slope of site in facade design 
Section of garden entrances.]
Site Context
Environmental Forces Diagram 
Concept Plan of circulation path and massing blocks
Building Form
Howell Ave Enterance 
SE Areial Perspective
Program Massing
Essential Elements 
Auditory Experience 
Tactile Experiences 
Classroom and Meeting Space 
Staff Areas 
Collection and Reading Spaces
Program Elements 
Massing Diagram in Plan
Beginning Plans and Section
First Floor – Howell 
Second Floor – Plaza 
Third Floor 
Fourth Floor
