Library Buildings around the World

Temecula Library, Temecula, CA – USA 2006
This 33,000-sq.-ft single-story library sits on two-acres of land in the heart of Temecula. The library is located near Temecula's
Community Recreation Center and Sports Park, and the local high school. The facility, with panoramic views, features a 200-seat
community room, small-group workrooms, a children's reading area, a heritage room and a "Friends of the Library" bookstore.
From the reading porch, one can look out over the dramatic views of the city and the Temecula Valley. (LPA)
Santiago Canyon College, Library, Orange, CA – USA 2006
The 39,900-sqare-foot facility includes a library, audio visual and information technology support services, faculty resource center,
library instruction computer lab, and computer commons. Energy efficient Low-E glazing, skylights, perforated metal solar fins, and
the deep metal panel roof all help protect and control direct sunlight while allowing natural daylight to permeate into the building
interior and inversely becoming a beacon in the darkness. The linear layout of the palm trees address the orientation of the
building's main entry and extend out to Chapman Avenue. This gesture responded to the formality of the campus gateway as a first
impression for students and visitors, and unfolded like arms that welcome the community. (LPA)
The library building earned a merit award from the American Institute of Architects' Committee on Architecture for Education.
The library, which opened in 2006, is 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) and holds 100,000 books. It was designed by LPA Architecture.
The Library offers not only a wide selection of books, but computer access, private study rooms, and educational media. (Wikipedia)
Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo, CA – USA 1997
Responsible for the design of the original 26,000-sq.-ft. library and the addition, LPA expanded this library to a total of 42,000-sq.-ft.
The 16,000-sq.-ft. addition included a local television station studio, an expanded children's area, an enlargement of the library's
data capabilities providing more computers in a new area with greater public access to technology, additional study rooms and a
larger local history and genealogy area. The original library features specialized technology for on-line research, young adult
programs, children's story-time theater, local historical research and display, cultural events, and Friends of the Library retail
space. (LPA)
Lubetz Architects, Pittsburgh, PA – USA
http://www.lubetz.com
Libraries:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA – USA 2006
Awards:
2007 AIA Architectural Honor Award
It reinvents the library from a place to go to aplace to be. It defines a new experience to attract and engage users. The libray is a
singular open space in an expansive light-filled volume. Spaces are defined by the porosity of books, changes in materials, and
varying accoustic and light levels. Continuous bench seating facing the streets allows people to participate in the activity below.
Individual seating in window boxes provide memorable framed views of a neighborhood church. This $ 4,7 million renovation and
addition project is the busiest library in the CLP system. The library experienced a 74% increase in visitors since its reopening .It
uses state-of-the-art ideas about building performance, systems integration, and its LEED certfied. The library is adaptable &
flexible to accomodate shifting patterns of use over time. A raised access floor system allows the library to modify data systems and
technological upgrades. Lightweight furniture, wheeled shelving, and display panels facilitate continual reconfiguration of the space.
Every visit is potentially a fresh experience. (Lubetz)
M Architects ( Michael D. Morton), Houston, Texas – USA
http://www.m-architects.com
Libraries:
Bracewell Neighborhood Library, Houston, TX – USA 2009
m Architects designed this library wih the intention to moderate between the large scale of the freeway and the smaller scale of the
surrounding neighborhood.A typical Houston site, the librar is situated on swampy former pastureland. Materials amd m,assing
were chosen to relate directly with the adjacent operating horse ranch. Sustainable strategies include regional and recycled
materials, passive solar, and an energy recovery system. Currently under construction, the library is on track to achieve LEED
Silver. (M-Architects)
HPL (Houston Public Library) Express-eLibrary Prototype (Frank Library), Houston, TX – USA 2008
Awards:
2004 AIA Houston Design Merit Award
We have recently completed the first in a series of projects for the Houston Public Library called HPL Express. These facilities
provide visitors access to email, Internet, and computer training, as well as books. It is very rewarding to work on a project that
empowers people without a computer by giving them access to information that many of us take for granted.
(http://texasarchitect.blogspot.com)
The Morris Frank Branch provides users with access to both computer technology and traditional library services. Occupying the
first floor of a 1970´s era office building, the 10.000 sqf. library was designed using concepts from the e-library prototype by marchitects.
(M-Architects)
M2A Milofsky Michaeli & Cox Architects, Los Angeles – USA
http://www.m2a-architects.com
Miraleste Library Expansion, Palos Verdes Estates, CA – USA on design
The Miraleste Branch Library, sited in a pastoral setting overlooking the San Pedro Harbor, serves the City of Palos Verdes Estates.
Originally constructed in 1967, the branch library program had long since outgrown its existing structure's limitation and had
become overcrowded and technologically outdated. In 2007, working with the Palos Verdes Library District, the Library Board and
the public through presentation meetings, M2A analyzed the existing facility and developed five master plan options ranging from
very low impact to full reconstruction. From these, M2A developed one preferred option in response to the outreach process
requirements. The resultant scheme creates a new dual Library entrance, and will add a new Youth Wing including new Children’s
Room with Storytelling area, Teen Collection, new Staff areas/lounge, clerestory windows and a new outdoor Storytelling Terrace.
The existing branch layout will be reconfigured to include a new expandable meeting room, adult reading areas, new toilet facilities,
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