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October 19 2011
Libraries of the Pacific Northwest (that weren’t designed by Rem Koolhaas)
The Pacific Northwest’s public libraries are among the busiest in North America, supporting this dreary corner of the continent’s reading habit. Libraries throughout the Pacific Northwest are celebrated for their innovative design and environmental stewardship.
Featured Photos:
1-3: Natural light and integration with the surrounding forest were top design goals in this expansion project. Federal Way Library, Federal Way, WA. Mithun Architects, 2010.
4: A 3,000 square foot living wall on this library filters stormwater and provides habitat for the birds and the bees. Semiahmoo Public Library, Surrey, BC. Living wall by Green over Grey Design, Vancouver, BC, 2010.
5-6: A recently renovated Magnolia Library is a classic example of the Japanese influence in Pacific Northwest modern design. This library also features furniture made by George Nakashima. Magnolia Branch Library, Seattle, WA. Paul Kirk (1964), SHKS Architects (2008).
7-9: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s Ballard Library and Neighborhood Service Center is covered by a large green roof that insulates the building and filters stormwater. The building’s form and materials are evokative of Ballard’s maritime history. Ballard Branch Library and Neighborhood Service Center, Seattle, WA. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects, 2005.
