Library of Connection

Spring 2022

Communities are born from a moment of connection. This instance is what inspired the form and function of the overall design. The project focuses on an area from the busy corner of the main street back to the updated alleyway behind. The public and private paths form an arcing axis to connect two opposite moments. From each area, prominent arcs rotate around the centers to create convergence on the main street corner and divergence in the alleyway. This language is expressed not only through the walls but the furniture and planters of the space. The primary purpose of this design is to express a sense of repose when visiting a library.

Primary Section

Cuts through the courtyard that acts as both a cloistered reading nook as well as a large rainwater collection space.

In this area the curving columns hold pipes and a water filter that collect rainwater from the roof and bring it down to underground cisterns below the site. From there, the collected water is stored for future use.

Secondary Section

Cut perpendicular to the point of path.