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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 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

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Clifton Library ~ Mollie McNally

  • Site Plan
  • Clifton Plaza Design
  • Lines of Clifton Plaza

Concept:

The main concept for my Clifton Library is to develop a direct connection to my Plaza design by manipulating the same form to create a circulation path where one can feel their movement in relationship to the building as a whole and overall context of the site. The solid formation of my plaza used to separate program and suggest movement within the space becomes the void in my Library through a series of diagonal crossing bridges that connect the program across the atrium. Overlapping in nature, the walkways allow users to experience the same space from a variety of level which speaks to the sloping nature of the site and the evolution of the library typology overtime.

  • Parti Diagram
  • Initial Entryway Sketch

Plans:

  • Howell Level Plan
  • Plaza Level Plan
  • Third Level Plan
  • Fourth Level Plan
  • Basement Plan

Sections:

  • North/South Section
  • East/West Section
  • Cut-away Axonometric

Elevations:

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

Diagrams:

  • Program Organization
  • Structural Diagram
  • Internal Circulation
  • Public Thoroughfare
  • Materials Board

Renderings:

  • Plaza Entrance
  • Howell Enterance
  • Upper Level Atrium Perspective
  • Plaza Level Atrium Perspective
  • Cafe Vignette
  • Reading Nook Vignette
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Clifton Library by Gilbert

Site Plan
Site Context
2D and 3D Parti
Program Detail
Ground Floor on Howe Ave. level. Staff parking, Shipping and Delivery and Mechanical equipment rooms.
Main Floor busiest floor where most communal activities take place but a less active reading spaces.
More quiet and a less active environment than the plaza floor.
For the avid, readers who want a quiet environment or would prefer to enjoy fresh air while reading; this is where it’s at.
Plants on roof! Read , walk, relax and enjoy the ludlow view while you are at it!
Section(West to East)
Section(South to North)
North from Plaza.
East From Parking.
Reading area
Entrance Lobby
Refreshment bar

Book store with book pod on the right for “grab a book, leave a book”.
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Clifton Young Adult Library

My concept is about distant connection. To be a community, we do not have to be side by side to make valuable connections. I represented this through the spaces in my building by placing similar spaces on different floors. This allows all types of people to make random connections throughout the entire space. This concept extends from the concept of my Clifton Plaza of bringing people together from different backgrounds and cultures in the Clifton community. It is also inspired by my precedent library, Carré D’art and its heavy use of glass and connecting different spaces. I want my space to act as a place for people to gather and make connections, as well as be a space for people to work, create and learn.

  • Carre D’art Norman Foster Precedent Reference
  • Black and White Axon View
  • Site View
  • Lower Level Floor Plan
  • Howell Ave. Floor Plan
  • Clifton Plaza Floor Plan
  • Fourth Level Floor Plan
  • North to South Section
  • East to West Section
  • West to East Section
  • South to North Section
  • East Facing Elevation
  • North Facing Elevation
  • South Facing Elevation
  • West Facing Elevation
  • Materials
  • Organization of Spaces
  • 3D Massing
  • 3D Massing
  • 2D Massing
  • 2D Massing
  • Cafe/ Bookstore
  • Third Level Patio
  • Third Floor Reading Room
  • Howell Level Interior Entrance
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Clifton Library // Kassi McGuire

Concept

I wanted to incorporate my Clifton Plaza concept into my Clifton Library. My concept is connections, connecting Howell Ave to Ludlow Ave. I thought of triangles and how they connect. So throughout my design there are different aspects of my concept.

Site Plan

Plans

  • Howell Level
  • Plaza Level
  • Level 3

Sections

  • East facing Section
  • North facing Section

Elevations

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

Vignettes

Interior Perspectives

Exterior Perspectives

Diagrams

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Floor Plans

Concept Statement

When approaching this project, I began by considering how the design could connect Clifton Plaza with Howell Street. In order to create a fluid path, I decided on the diagonally split form. The trapezoid shape of the two components reference my Clifton Plaza design. I wanted the plaza to flow into the library with the continuation of green space on the second level. The individual skylight components came out of the desire for each room to be comfortable and desirable for the inhabitants. The most public program elements are placed on the outside of the building and I tried to delineate each element in the East facade making them easier to identify from the outside.

Site Plan

Floor Plans

Sections

Elevations

  • Program Elements
  • Circulation
  • Materials Diagram
  • Plaza View
  • Fourth Floor Balcony
  • Auditorium
  • Entrance
  • Third Floor Reading
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Clifton Young Adult Library// Tong Zhao Arc204/2020

Concept:

Rising. Modern libraries are not only limited to communication between people and books but also provide communication between people. In this library, functional facilities are a very attractive point. As floors rise, the focus shifts from living to self-improvement. In addition, my plaza design is a combination of seating platform and stairs. In this library, people can also sit on the stairs to read books and enjoy the views.

Site plan

Inspired

Clifton plaza

Diagram

  • 3D and 2D parti diagram
  • Material
  • Circulation
  • Circulation

Floor plan

  • First floor
  • Second floor
  • Third floor

Section

  • South section
  • West section

Elevations

Exterior Perspectives

  • South view
  • Plaza level
  • Night View

Interior Perspectives

  • Howell street entrance view
  • First floor Refreshment bar
  • Zigzag glass view
  • Reading area and bookshelves
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Clifton Adult Library// Shuxuan Wang

The idea of the library comes from the bookshelves. From the outside, the whole library looks like a combination of multiple bookshelves. Secondly, the library is a place that contains multiple functions. The combination of outdoor and indoor places provides more ways for people’s activities.

Site Plan
Located in 330 Howell Ave, Cincinnati

Plan

Street Level Floor Plan
Plaza Level Floor Plan
Level 3 Floor Plan
Level 4 Floor Plan
Most of this floor is an outdoor place

Section

North-South Section
West-East Section

Elevations

  • West Elevation
  • East elevation
  • South Elevation

Perspective

Material

  • Black Concrete
  • Warm Wood
  • Curtain Wall

Vignette