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BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY project is intended to achieve the following goals: (1) gorgeous space reflecting President Obamas charisma; (2) brand new typology and form of the contemporary Presidential Library; (3) combination of the architecture and green strategies; (4) public space along the waterfront which shows the identity of the urban grid and river system; (5) magnificent landmark for Chicago city. Yes, we can! We did it!

The O-shaped massing, 800 ft. in diameter and 100 ft. in width, which floats over the confluence of the North, South and Main Branches of the Chicago River, creates a spiritual place for visitors of Obama Presidential Library. Considering that Chicago is the birthplace of skyscrapers and is full of high-rises, the roof engraved with famous quotes from President Obama is designed to be the fifth elevation.

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CONCEPT

SITE

LOCATIONBARACK BAMA

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2ND Entrance

Main Entrance

AuditoriumOffice/Storage

Office/StorageLobby

Info

Cafe

Shop

+24 fT LEvEL PLAN

+45 fT LEvEL PLAN

+70 fT ROOf PLAN

Exhibition &Library

Exhibition &Library

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TECHNICAL STATISTICSTotal area: 150,000 sq. ft.Height: 70 ft.Diameter: 800 ft.Width: 100 ft.

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EAST ELEvATION

fUNCTION DIAGRAM

Early lifeLegislative careerCampaignsPresidencyPublic imagePersonal life

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As for the circulation, the six parts, including early life and career, legislative career, presidential campaigns, presidency, public image, family and personal life, are arranged in 6 parallel ways instead of the separated "units" of exhibition. visitors can enjoy different angles of President Obama's life at one time when strolling in the library like in the Multi-dimensional Spaces.

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