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1100 Architect

The New York Public Library, Battery Park City Branch

City
New York, NY
Building type
libraries
completion
2010
architect award
2012 Public Space Interiors Award
New York, NY 2010
LEED Gold Certified

This 10,500-square-foot library, which occupies the bottom two floors of a residential highrise development in Battery Park City, was commissioned to meet the needs of a new and rapidly growing community. As a new branch without an ingrained pattern of community use, it was critical for the design to establish a presence that would attract visitors. Open, bright spaces create a welcoming environment for the public, while the user-friendly layout is easy to navigate. The folded planes of the ceiling guide the visitor’s eye through the library, and physically and visually unify the entire space. The most eco-friendly of the New York Public Library branches, the project utilizes numerous sustainable design strategies and is LEED Gold certified.

Interior Design
, Best of Year Merit Award, 2010
Contract
, Public Space Interiors Award, 2012

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