Portland Central Library
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Date
2010
Authors
Holt, Marc
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Abstract
I am proposing a new library for Portland. This building would replace the
existing Portland Central Library as I feel the current building is antiquated
and does not serve the wider public sufficiently. I wanted to take the opportunity
to relate to a larger section of the population and integrate several
different functions into one building to activate the site. The building
will house not only a Public Library, but will also host ground floor exhibition
space designated for rotating local art displays. The building is surrounded
by retail on the ground level. Two floors of administration support
both this library and other libraries within Multnomah County. The actual
library starts on floor five and extends to the roof. Tucked within the library
in the Northwest corner is a restaurant that captures westerly views, as
well as supports the use of the outdoor terrace on the 11th floor.
Description
Terminal studio boards consist of a 12 page pdf document.
Keywords
Public libraries -- Oregon -- Portland -- Designs and plans, Portland Central Library