SUNSET BLVD LIBRARY

Academic, Spring 2014

2861 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

16,000 sq ft


The wood frames, placed along side grids generated from the site, serve not only as the main structure of the building, but also as built-in book shelves in the main collection area. The facade utilizes wood slabs, folded at different levels, brings natural lighting into the building. Additionally glass boxes are introduced to bring additional lighting to specific programs.

 
COMPOSITE

COMPOSITE

SITE PLAN

SITE PLAN

FRAME AND ENVELOPE DIAGRAM

FRAME AND ENVELOPE DIAGRAM

BUILDING ELEVATION

BUILDING ELEVATION

BUILDING SECTION

BUILDING SECTION

 
BUILDING MODEL

BUILDING MODEL

BUILDING MODEL

BUILDING MODEL

BUILDING MODEL

BUILDING MODEL