Camelback and Central Mixed Use Project Lucy Yang McLean Spring 2022
What is the library of the future?
Rethinking Libraries Traditional Library: high stacks, low visibility, exclusive, not collaborative
Reinvented Library: Open, smaller, shorter collection spaces, more community spaces
Less staff areas, immediate digital guidance desk
UPTOWN PHOENIX TODAY
Community Vision and Proposal
Green Civic Space
Multi Modal Street
Active Frontage
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Walkable Urban Center
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Reinvent PHX OBJECTIVES FOR SITE Solve housing shortage (10k units in 10 years) Make the area more walkable and inviting Maximize light rail Bring EXCITEMENT TO THE SITE
What will be the role of libraries in the future?
My Proposal
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Mixed use Civic Space Elevated Plaza
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Replacing collection space for more mixed and adaptive spaces where furniture can be easily moved to adapt to what is needed Coworking rooms for tutoring, conferences, studying, meetings, etc. Stepped Seating; optimizing space and landscaping Transparency Present itself as welcoming and public 24/7 (limited) access to extend library and community use
Housing Library Retail Green Civic Space
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Program Relationship
What this means to the Library
24/7 Engawa Room
Spaces Needed -
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Shared community spaces Engawa Room: - 24/7 space with community room in connection to the library - Adaptive and can be used after hours Shared Quiet Room Entrance Information Desk
Digital Informatio Desk
24/7 Quiet Study Room
Program Inspiration and Concepts -
Civic space Excitement Active Community/Frontage
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Housing
Design Development
Library Retail Green Civic Space
Mix Program
Emphasize Library
Increase walkability
Activate and
Inhabit
Context
Site Plan
South Section
East Section
North Section
Site Plan
Rooftop Plaza
Mixed Use: Housing Widened Walkway
Shared Community Room
Mixed Use: Retail
North Face of the Library + Stairs up to the Plaza
Entrance of the library. Looking East. Into a view corridor
2nd Floor- Top of Stairs looking East into Study rooms and New Collection Areas
Rooftop Plaza and Community rooms. 3rd floor of Library
Housing Lobby/Parking
East Side
Thank you!