New Central Library | Construction - Page 4

93JC · #61 Posted **May 10, 2014, 5:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

For me, I hope it is a fluid, curvey structure that will look as good in 30 years as the day it is open. Something classic, with maybe a few jagged edges mixed in with the curves to give it some sort of dynamic and timeless appeal.

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Not something ... kitchy with a "flavour of the day" look.

You say this, but everything else you said kinda... sorta... you know...

Chadillaccc · #62 Posted **May 10, 2014, 6:10 AM**

Kitchy and flavour of the day equals boxy and... well, Toronto.

Fluid lines and interesting angles seem to be timeless in modern architecture. Think Sydney Opera House and the like.

Colin · #63 Posted **May 10, 2014, 8:39 AM**

I agree with Chad, I'm hoping the new library will be more organic with curved lines so it plays well with the NMC and serves as the antithesis of Cityhall. Boxy buildings can be beautiful and modern for businesses and government but something more inspirational would be appreciated for a place like a library.

jeffwhit · #64 Posted **May 10, 2014, 11:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by mellbell416

Or if you can't give us hunts on the design, could you PLEASE let us know when we will be able to see some sort of rendering?

CMLC's video says this fall.

Chadillaccc · #65 Posted **Jun 11, 2014, 8:06 PM**

Ugh! Still 4 more months until we see renderings. This is killing me.

Chadillaccc · #66 Posted **Jun 16, 2014, 5:20 AM**

Is it going to be around the same height at City Hall? If so, it will be a highrise

City hall is 60 meters tall.

Calgarian · #67 Posted **Jun 16, 2014, 3:30 PM**

No bumping this thread until we get a render!

Surrealplaces · #68 Posted **Jun 18, 2014, 4:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

No bumping this thread until we get a render!

Agreed

suburbia · #69 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 3:57 AM**

I just found this scrumptious teasing nugget on twitter:
https://twitter.com/DruhFarrell/stat...58378869919744

Chadillaccc · #70 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 4:44 AM**

Eeek! Yayyy!

Innersoul1 · #71 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 7:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

I just found this scrumptious teasing nugget on twitter:
https://twitter.com/DruhFarrell/stat...58378869919744

It's like a double rainbow! But what does it mean?

bigcanuck · #72 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 1:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

I just found this scrumptious teasing nugget on twitter:
https://twitter.com/DruhFarrell/stat...58378869919744

So, a Mark Twain quote... Or is the reference to 'sail' the key?

suburbia · #73 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 2:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigcanuck

So, a Mark Twain quote... Or is the reference to 'sail' the key?

I suspect the latter, and it makes me wonder if the form that will be created will 'dialogue' with the macro-design of the existing city hall, to create a grander vision. It would suggest also that there would be some degree of height to the new library, as at least the design elements would need to protrude up from behind the municipal building such as to be visible from the 8th avenue approach.

I agree with the general response, IE that the tweet doesn't really give away too much, but I suppose that remains to be seen.

Wooster · #74 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 3:55 PM**

The library is significantly shorter than the municipal building.

Spring2008 · #75 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 4:24 PM**

They're really making us wait for these renderings! Hopefully it's a smooth transition from the tunneling work they're doing right now to the beginning of the library construction - no more delays!

sync · #76 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 4:44 PM**

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The library is significantly shorter than the municipal building.

so there is no way you will be able to see it from the west side of the municipal building or even from olympic plaza?

interesting.

CorporateWhore · #77 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 6:07 PM**

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so there is no way you will be able to see it from the west side of the municipal building or even from olympic plaza?

interesting.

Was that ever even realistic though? The Municipal building is 14 stories tall, and takes up quite a lot of your field of vision from the plaza. I'd have to be a fairly tall building to poke over the top...and when's the last time you saw a 14+ story signature library? There's not a lot of them around.

sync · #78 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by CorporateWhore

Was that ever even realistic though? The Municipal building is 14 stories tall, and takes up quite a lot of your field of vision from the plaza. I'd have to be a fairly tall building to poke over the top...and when's the last time you saw a 14+ story library?

yeah i was thinking sails and then thought some part of the building might have some element that is visible from the west side.

mersar · #79 Posted **Jul 9, 2014, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by CorporateWhore

Was that ever even realistic though? The Municipal building is 14 stories tall, and takes up quite a lot of your field of vision from the plaza. I'd have to be a fairly tall building to poke over the top...and when's the last time you saw a 14+ story signature library? There's not a lot of them around.

Seattle's is 11 and thats the only one I can think of thats close.

But shorter is probably better. And definitely easier to program as theres just more usable floor space. Going taller requires more space for elevator cores and stairs.

The Chemist · #80 Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 2:25 AM**

If our new library is anything near as high quality as Vancouver's library (saw it in person last week, was impressed) I'll be really happy.