The 6 most beautiful new libraries in the US
Trending News
Courtesy of the AIA
Pico Branch Library, designed by Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc., Santa Monica, California.
In addition to their stunning appearances, the libraries were recognized for their environmentally-friendly and community-oriented designs.
While projects could be located anywhere in the world, only architects licensed in the US could enter the competition. The projects also needed to be completed within the last five years.Providing plenty of paths to the entrance, the new library is pedestrian-friendly.
Through its rainwater-harvesting system, the library can collect up to 12,000 gallons of water from its roof and the roof of a building next door. The water is then filtered and used to flush the library's toilets.
The "sleek LEED Gold-certified building ... blurs the line between indoors and outdoors," the jury wrote.
Copyright © 2021. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service.
Next