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.