Commercial Architecture Project

The Northport-East Northport Library has elected to construct a new state-of-the art library building in a new location. The purpose of this project is to enhance the existing downtown area with an educational and entertainment resource and create a community hub for all residents. The facility should include modern amenities and flexibility for future use. This project will involve design of a new building as well as development of the surrounding site.

Northport Public Library

The design of the building must lift the spirits and delight the senses for all ages. The Northport Public Library Project has enhanced the existing downtown area of Northport. As a library, the purpose of the building is to provide the community with educational and entertainment resources and create a community hub for all residents. The design of the library must include the following:

Café
Adult Reference / Collection
Children's Room
Reading / Lounge Area
Multi-Purpose Room
Meeting Rooms
- 2 for 5 people each
- 2 for 10 people each
- 1 for 25 people
Gallery
STEAM Room
Office Suite
Outdoor Reading Area

MY DESIGN

This design includes many inspirations from books. Like books, the building includes configurations of books. The building is differentiated in two side; one side includes stand up books that provide gorgeous views from and to the park. The facade of each "book" consists of curtain walls. On the other side, west side, the building includes the form of a faced-down book that is open at the middle section. This appearance is shown with triple glazed curtain panels that also includes exterior wood panels, which provides the interior with solar shading. The library consists of large curtain walls that are more transparent to the north where direct solar penetration is minimal, while the facade is facing the south at a more bold, impenetrable, heavily shaded cover to protect from direct sunlight.

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Diagrams

Building Location

SITE IS LOCATED AT THE TOWN OF NORTHPORT, SOUTH OF NORTHPORT VILLAGE PARK. IT IS IN ZONE AE (HIGH RISK FLOOD ZONE: BASE FLOOD ELEVATION IS DETERMINED AT ELEVATION 11'-0". THE BUILDING HAS BEEN DESIGNED ON ELEVATION 13'-0" WITH A 2' SAFETY FACTOR TO AVOID THE FLOOR ZONE.