ISSUE
Magazine Library / / / C o n n e c t i n g t h e v a u l t s / / / R e a d i n g
Scheme
Contents
Exsisting
03-04 exisiting interior and structure
Alteration
02-20 Altering the existing building
Research
21-22 Major Space
03
Existing structure of vaults
// Elevation
// One of the three cross vaults and three simple vaults form the space I am using for the Library
04
05
Alteration of the vaults
ALTERING VAULTS ONE LINE
// I will remove all exisitng interal structure and push the cross vaults further into the bridge, so that a clear space appears with a focus into the space or onto the Cowgate.
06
DEVELOPEMENT OF FORM
07
08
// A BIG STAIR ELEMENT CONNECTS THE 3 VAULTS AND CREATES DIFFERENT LEVEL OF READING COMFORT
09
Library Wall // I am connecting the Central Library and the new Magazine Library as well as the George IV Bridge with Cowgate with a corten wall. The wall will cover partly the facade of the library with words. It will communicate the function of the building and lead people to the Cowgate.
10
11
Stair element and Magazine wall // The Cowgate is mostly used as a transition, It was important to create a space which will which draw people into it.
12
13
Ground floor
Level 1
Level 2
Main materials connecting the space with the library
Asphalt
Concrete
Carpet
14
Floor Plans Ground floor
15
Floor Plans Second level
16
Floor Plans Third level
17
Section AA
18
19
Massing
20
21
Service and Fire Strategy Diagram
22
Major Space