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Libraries are in transition. Once a point of knowledge dissemination and quiet introspection, they are becoming places to meet, socialize, study, hang out and plug in. Historically, we have seen a library?s civic value shift from a place for things, now, to a place for people.
Courtesy of NBBJ – Photographs : Chuck Choi, Sean Airhart/NBBJ
Its unique nature is that it maintains the tenants of a public service institution, while embracing the increasing proclivity of people to seek environments to carry out activities that blur the line between research, socialization, knowledge-seeking and play.
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The new Northside Library branch aims to capitalize on its distinctive urban nature and the tide of new development behind the libraries of today. Courtesy of NBBJ – Photographs : Chuck Choi, Sean Airhart/NBBJ
Currently sitting at a junction of four significant urban vectors in Columbus; the Short North growing north, the University growing south, the Peach District bordering to the west, and Weinland Park to the east. Rather than one single contextual driver, the library is a reflection of this unique junction, and as such celebrates the scale, material and vibrancy of these neighborhoods.
Courtesy of NBBJ – Photographs : Chuck Choi, Sean Airhart/NBBJ
Project Info :
Architects : NBBJ

Project Year : 2017

Project Area : 25000.0 ft2

Contractor : Turner Construction

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