In this case, the architects relied on the flexibility of the spaces, which can be adapted to different library economies. Divided into form-generating blocks, the internal organization is not only easily understandable from the inside and outside, but also allows for a flexible and interesting future evolution. The library is also intended to be in symbiosis with the park through an inner courtyard that opens onto the park and from which the reading spaces and the adult and youth sections are organized on a mezzanine. A spiral staircase marks the vertical circulation with affirmation. The jury appreciated the implantation and the conviviality of the whole but deeply questioned the possible materialities. Indeed, the tectonic development seems to have been evicted from the project and the result in the facade remains unclear.
(CRC text 2004)
The high quality of the spatial planning and the flexibility of the proposed design made this a promising project. The great rigor implied in the project as a whole raised many questions about the architectural treatment of the envelope and the anonymity implied in the result."
(From jury report)
". Courtyard overlooking the park (it's good)
. Good links
. Good café location
. Good perspective (inside and out)
. Nearby parking for seniors
. Interesting shape
. Exciting spiral staircase
. Good links
. Parking (interesting landing stage)
. Good shape
. Blocks that fit together well .
. The 2 bookcase blocks give the impression of 2 arms embracing the square .
. Architectural point of view (simplistic, lots of work to be done)
. One of the only buildings to open onto the park opposite Maple Street .
. Can we bring this project to fruition? It depends on how experienced these people are.
. In the text, we see that it's more human.
. Weakness on the facades, there are some geometric blunders .
. We need specialist advice.
(From Jury Meeting Minutes, Stage 1)
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- Presentation Panel
- Presentation Panel
- Presentation Panel
- Perspective
- Perspective
- Perspective
- Site Plan
- Plan
- Section
- Section
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- Elevation
- Elevation
- Elevation
- Axonometric Drawing
