ARCHITECTS CASE STUDY
The expanded glass curtain walls link the interior to the exterior , revealing the activities of the library to the city , and vice versa .
The new lobby consists of a parallelogram plan , and is supported by a continuous V-shaped steel structure . Several “ activity Islands ” are arranged , including a sunken seating area , a floating mezzanine , and a pair of suspended lanterns . The expanded glass curtain walls link the interior to the exterior , revealing the activities of the library to the city , and vice versa .
At architectural scale , by transforming the original entrance lobby into a wooden reading room , and its three levels of compact book storage into a bright , multi-functional atrium , the originally fragmented and congested building becomes fluid and identifiable . Two distinct staircases , one spiral and one stair-seating , complete the reader ’ s circulation path , while providing various seating types and opportunities along the journey . Taking advantage of surrounding park views , an open floor plan , and natural materiality , the library programming and furniture deployments can achieve individuality , flexibility , and a sense of intimacy that are important characteristics of contemporary libraries .
The exterior of the original structure is now clad in white aluminum panels and louvers . An arcade extends from the original entrance to function as an in-between space between the reading room and the lawn , which was transformed from the depleted entrance plaza . The new landscape design connects the library seamlessly to its surrounding park , inviting citizens to use this new public space regardless of their purpose .
Technical sheet Location : No . 69 , Dalian Road , Pingtung City Construction Material : Steel & Reinforced Concrete Site Area : 59289.53 m2 Building Area : 2416.26 m2 Total Floor Area : 8596.86 m2 Number of Stories : 6 + 1 ( basement ) Overall Design Time : 2017 / 4 ~ 2018 / 2 Overall Construction Time : 2018 / 5 ~ 2020 / 2
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