Presented By:

Charu Sukheeja

B. Arch. IV yr.

• Studied scriptwriting• Journalist • In 1968, he again started studies, in

architecture at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London

• In 1972, studied further at Cornell University in New York

HONOURS & PRIZES: Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate in 2000

TIME Magazine Best Architecture in 2004 for Seattle Central Library

RIBA Gold Medal in 2004

The Mies van der Rohe Award in 2005 for the Netherlands Embassy, Berlin

PHILOSOPHY-

Called as “the guru of contemporary architecture”

Great architects impose their vision on the world who come bearing significant forms and whip cities into shape.

“Architecture should not change the world instead world should change architecture.”

He was fascinated by the dynamics of the New York city and how it stood apart from the urban-design trend toward "dedensifying" cities, tearing down entire blocks to create open malls and plazas.

Manhattanism i.e. a world totally fabricated by man

Modernism

Deconstructivism – stylish designs and unususal concepts

Boldly produces buildings that defer visually to their

surroundings

Form follows function

Linking of technology and humanity

Rigorous analysis and audacious ideas

Asymmetry

Nonlinearity

Articulation causing mutation in contemporary architecture

Entries were invited through a competition

DESIGNING BASIS

He conceived the new library as a celebration of books. In the "digital age“ of 21st century also, people respond to books

printed on paper. Wanted to make the library inviting to the public rather than

stuffy Was ambitious to redefine the Library as an information store,

no longer exclusively dedicated to the book . Although unusual in shape, but the building's required functions

dictate what it should look like.

HISTORY

The Collins Block at Second and James

Henry Yesler's former mansion at Third and James

The Carnegie Library, on the site of the current building

 

FLOOR SPACE: 362,987 square feetPARKING: 49,000 square feet, undergroundNUMBER OF LEVELS: 1 1 BUDGET: $165.5 millionBUILDING POPULATION: 328 staff, 8,000+ visitors per day

Combination of like with like.

Identification of five platforms each dedicated to a

specific cluster.

Each platform is a programmatic entity that is

architecturally defined and equipped for maximum,

dedicated performance.

As each platform is designed for a different purpose, they

are different in size, density and opacity.

The in-between spaces are like trading floors where

librarians inform and stimulate.

Interface between the different platforms is organized.

Level 0: Basement

Level 1 : Book return/check out Children's Center –

Includes - books, DVDs, CDs and more.

Microsoft Auditorium –

• 275-seat Auditorium.• The back of it can expand, creating

an additional 150 seats for larger programs.

• Learning Center• Restrooms are here as well.

Level 2: Staff

For staff members only . It has shipping, receiving, book sorting and technical and

collection services

 

Level 3: The Norcliffe Foundation Living Room/Fifth Avenue

Includes areas to gather or read and is open and airy with a ceiling of 50 feet height.

The bright, colorful carpets - patterns of lifelike plants are laid.

The base of the atrium is located on this level.

FriendShop (gift shop), Chocolate coffee cart, Starbucks Teen Center, Feature film video and DVD collection, Family Fiction Collection and Large print collection.

Level 4: Meeting RoomThe corridor walls, floors and ceilings

are painted in deep reds and pinks.

The meeting rooms are calm, neutral

colors - such as brown and gray. .

Level 5

Mixing Chamber

The Tech Logic automated book

conveyance and sorting system that

moves and sorts books and other

materials using Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) technology

Entry to the Books Spiral.Levels 6 - 9: Books Spiral Four floors of book stacks, connected by gentle ramps.

75 % of the entire collection — is located on the Books Spiral.

Collection exist in one continuous run

Avoids moving of the books into other rooms or floors as the collection expands.

Independent of stairs, escalators or elevators.

Level 10: Betty Jane Narver Reading Room

Light-filled.

Seating for 400.

Ceiling height – 40-foot

Views of Elliott Bay.

Level 11: HeadquartersHas administrative offices 

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Careful design of spaces for use for public gathering for many years to come.Expansion of collections eventually encroaches public spaces, but the new design prevents this through clear separation of public spaces and spaces for other library functions. Views of surrounding skyscrapers - feel connected to the city and the outdoors through the library’s glass exterior.Seattle’s Public Art Program - main artworks are integrated into the building in fun and innovative ways.

BARRIER-FREE DESIGN AND FLEXIBILE USEContinuous spiralGently sloping ramps

WAY FINDING AND USABILITYLarge signs give directionImportant elements are color codedEscalators and elevators – yellow colorComputer areas - aluminum flooringBreaking up areas into zones, and the atrium that connects nine levels, help orient the visitor

INNOVATIONS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The library is exceeds Seattle’s energy code by 10 percent.The expected energy savings would power at least 125 homes.

HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING SYSTEM –

50% exterior glass has triple-glazed system 50% double-glazed clear glass

Outer layer : low-e coating filters non-visible light energy.Better shading effect than most tinted glass buildings, without the undesirable darkening. Diagonal grid system : protection against earthquake or wind damage

LIGHTING

Low cost and easy maintenanceExample, the light bulbs in the Faye G. Allen Children’s Center, above, are expected to last 10 yearsLight and motion sensorsPlenty of natural daylightReading Room has a north-facing skylight bringing in natural light

VENTILATION

Air distribution system, called displacement ventilation, used on Levels 1, 3, 5 and 10. Ventilation comes from the floorGives the advantage of “free cooling” when the temperature of cooled air is not much different from the outside airProvides more fresh air at a person’s working heightModular nature of the raised floor system allows easier relocation of interior spaces than conventional systems, reducing long-term costs.

RAINWATER COLLECTION – 40,000-gallon water storage water tank Used for landscape irrigation. Prevents combined sewer overflows in Puget Sound. Saves about 75,000 gallons of water per year.

WATERLESS URINALS - The 16 urinals in the building save 720,000 gallons of water per year,

enough to serve the indoor water needs of more than 13 homes.

SUSTAINABLE SITE DESIGN

LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTIONExterior lighting is shielded

DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPINGZero potable (drinking) water is used for landscaping due to rainwater

collection system

HEAT ISLAND REDUCTIONProviding shade to exterior spaces and a light colored Energy Star® roof

that reflects heat and light lessens this effect.

REDUCING AIR POLLUTION Bicycle storage and showers with lockers encourage staff to bike to work.Nearby access to public transit and the University Station bus tunnel, encourages staff and patrons to leave their cars at home.Two electric vehicle charging stations in parking garage.Underground parking minimizes pollution-laden runoff.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

OZONE PROTECTIONLibrary’s refrigerants contain no HCFCs and the fire suppression system uses no halogens.

RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTEBuilding construction contributes to 40% of the materials destined for municipal landfills worldwide.More than 80% of the waste generated in building the library was recycled.More than 95% of the demolition waste from the old library was recycled.

RECYCLED-CONTENT MATERIALS

Concrete rubble used as fill before construction Wood flooring, called Worthwood, made in Oregon from scrap wood Structural steel: 90 percent recycled scrap Steel rebar: 97.5 percent recycled scrap Exterior aluminum: 30 percent recycled content Steel doors and frames: 48 percent recycled materials Sheet aluminum flooring: 20 percent recycled materials Gypsum wall board: 10 percent recycled materials Library shelving: 80-90 percent recycled materials.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL MATERIALS

HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENTSHealthy material/strategies that contribute to good indoor air quality:Most adhesives and carpets are low toxicMonitors protect air quality by measuring carbon dioxideIndoor air quality management plan during construction managed air filtration and provided for proper materials storageA two-week, 100 percent outside air “flush” before occupant move-in removed residual chemicals/particles left from construction.

EFFICIENT USE OF MATERIALS ELIMINATES WASTE

Materials and systems with elements serving more than one purpose

Diamond grid structural steel : backup for the glass exterior and interior finish for the walls

In the core of the building, the structural concrete also serves as a finish.

Some spaces have lighting shielded with polycarbonate panels that diffuse the light, finish the ceiling and act as a return air plenum.

Fireproofing on interior structural steel serves as the finish and a sound absorber.

Using the foundation walls from the previous library in the new construction reduced the amount of new concrete needed and reduced demolition waste.

Public opinions :

Awarded for innovation and engineering in its "structural solutions".

Usage of the building is double the predicted volume.

Many less fond of its unusual design

Condemned by the Project for Public Spaces, which noted "if the library were a true 'community hub,' its most active areas would connect directly to the street

Personal opinion : Rigorous analysis of -

1. The site2. The city 3. Its existing structures4. Culture of people.

Exploration of the capabilities of various architectural materials available.

Care for the technologies from the beginning of the project.

Proper use of warm and cool colors.

LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE, VIENNA BY

ZAHA HADID

REFERENCES

A+U(Architecture + urbanism) magazinehttp://www.oma.nl/ http://www.articlemyriad.com/33.htmhttp://www.architectenweb.nl/aweb/projects/project_show_list.asp?iMID=2542http://eng.archinform.net/arch/434.htmhttp://www.classic.archined.nl/sites/RemKoolhaas_sourcepage_e.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rem_Koolhaashttp://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1733748.html

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