Clifton library concept // Tong Zhao

Inspired Idea

So for this project, I am inspired by a letter Z, and I want this building is full of lighting so there will be a lot of glass on this building. Also, I am really attracted by BEINECKE RARE BOOK LIBRARY, in the Beinecke library it has a really huge stack tower with all the collect also the interior garden is really impressing me. So my book stack will be a large book stack with all the books from the first floor to the third floor.

Massing

Bubble Diagram and simple plan

On each bubble diagram, I also show how the circulation works. The first floor for the bubble diagram it’s having the main entrance with the parking spot and the first floor is included with refreshment bar, auditorium open seats, bookshelves, public computer access, and staff office also the circulation desk. And the second floor is connected with the Clifton plaza so it has an individual small auditorium, and main reading room, meeting room. The third floor is all the maker space such as practice room, movement, fitness.

Building Material Idea

For my building material, I really attracted the translucent alabaster for the not glass part, and for the glass part, I want to use really large and clean glass.

Building Form

From the Building form, the first floor with a rectangle glass is actually the entrance from the front parking spot. I did add a large glass on the top roof because I want using the natural light for the dancing room.

Building Perspective

Building Section View

Southside facade
Second-floor stair view

Site Context

Clifton Plaza-Tong Zhao 2020

So for this project, I was inspired by the rice field. Thus, I was mainly focused on curved to make different levels also those levels areas stairs and sitting activity spots. Also, I want to make ADA connect all the stairs then ADA wouldn’t be stuck.


Clifton Plaza//Julia Bohlen

Clifton Plaza is a pocket park located in the Clifton Neighborhood of Cincinnati. The space is well-visited and is a beloved gathering space for the community. In order to maintain the interactive nature of the space, my concept incorporates all five senses in a literal way by creating pentagon parti dedicated to each sense, with spaces for each of the senses, including visual optical illusions, a stage, sensory gardens, modular seating, and a bar area. Each of these individual spaces, in combination with each other create a space where the community can engage with the elements of the plaza and with each other.