04. CLIFTON YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY

YEAR OF COMPLETION:

2023

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TYPE OF PROJECT:

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

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DISIPLINE:

COMMUNITY BASED DESIGN

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LOCATION:

CLIFTON, CINCINNATI

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CONCEPT: The concept for the young adult library design in Clifton, Cincinnati is focused on circulation, creativity, and collaboration. The design features a central auditorium that serves as a creative hub for the community, promoting learning, reading, and collaboration. Open reading spaces and book stacks encourage exploration and discovery, while rooms for people to meet and study together foster collaboration and community building. The design also emphasizes and inside- outside relationship, with an extention of the plaza and balcony space throughout the library. The layout is inspired by a diagonal grid uses in the previous plaza design, which moves people diagonally across each site, creating a dynamic and engaging flow throughout the space. Overall, the young adult library design in Clifton Cincinati is a vibrant and welcoming space that encourages exploration, creativity, and collaboration. With its focus on circulation, learning, and community building, it is sure to become a vital resource for young adults in the area.