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JENNY CHAN
by UNSWBE
EMAIL: ......................................................jenny.h.chan@gmail.com
LINKEDIN: ...............www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chan-272a76246
In the heart of Westmead a hidden courtyard is nestled in a public library. Granite walls protect the contemplative space from urban noise. Passersby are beckoned into the internal courtyard by an overhanging roof that curves up through the library. The curved roof responds to the orientation of the site, as well as its topography, allowing solar access into the welcoming courtyard. The white ribbon roof appears weightless, seeming to hover above the building on glazed facades, curving through the levels and uniting the building. White steel columns slant outwards to provide shade whilst maintaining the character of a defensive and introverted building.
A strong rhythm is established, particularly in the main east façade. Expansive views out to the surrounding streets are facilitated by a glazed cut through the façade which follows the ascension of circulation. As you make your way along the edges of the library, you eventually arrive at your destination: the grand reading room where you are surrounded by knowledge lit from above.
Jenny Chan
In the heart of Westmead a hidden courtyard is nestled in a public library. Granite walls protect the contemplative space from urban noise. Passersby are beckoned into the internal courtyard by an overhanging roof that curves up through the library. The curved roof responds to the orientation of the site, as well as its topography, allowing solar access into the welcoming courtyard. The white ribbon roof appears weightless, seeming to hover above the building on glazed facades, curving through the levels and uniting the building. White steel columns slant outwards to provide shade whilst maintaining the character of a defensive and introverted building.
EMAIL : ......................................................jenny.h.chan@gmail.com
Jenny Chan
EMAIL: ......................................................jenny.h.chan@gmail.com
LINKEDIN: ...............www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chan-272a76246
LINKEDIN : ...............www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chan-272a76246
In the heart of Westmead a hidden nestled in a public library. Granite walls contemplative space from urban noise. are beckoned into the internal courtyard overhanging roof that curves up through The curved roof responds to the orientation site, as well as its topography, allowing into the welcoming courtyard. The appears weightless, seeming to hover building on glazed facades, curving and uniting the building. White steel outwards to provide shade whilst maintaining character of a defensive and introverted
