My solution for Clifton Library draws upon several library precedents, my plaza design, and explores new realities for a library and community space. The form of my library has taken on the shape of books stacked upon one another, making reference to the importance of literature and its ability to unite humans into a community. The forms of the overlapping “books” will be made of repeating modules carefully layered upon each other. This form creates a variety of dynamic interior and exterior spaces within the building and mirrors the creation of unique experiences found in the squares of my plaza design. Drawing from the Joan Maragall library, my design becomes an extension of the plaza with a clear connection to the space. Elements for this library are also inspired by Book Mountain, which uses an interior core to house the major program elements, and includes circulation that revolves around the core and reading space that surround this core of spaces.
Diagrams
Parti Plan Diagrams: 1. overlapping and layering of module; 2. central core throughout structure 
Project Priorities:
1. Seamless integration with plaza; 2. circulation around central core; 3. repeating modules making up shape; 4. interior core of program
Massing
Mass of building placed on site 
Exploded axonometric showing interior core throughout mass of major spaces of building
Site Section
Site sections showing stacked modules, relation to slope and plaza, and underground elements (auditorium and parking).
Plans
Floor 1 
Floor 2 
Floor 3 
Floor 4
These plans represent the major spaces on each floor, including the core in which they are enclosed. They also show the floors below and opportunities for outdoor terraces.