Learning Library

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LAKE MICHIGAN

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL41.8369° N, 87.6847° W

ENTRANCE

SCHOOL

LIBRARY

MUSEUM

MEDIAN AGE OF 20 - 29




“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” - Anthony J. D’Angelo

“The library is the temple of learning, and learning has liberated more people than all the wars in history.” - Carl T. Rowan

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LEARNING LIBRARY

ISSUE:The public library is an educational institution with a goal of being an accessible source of information. Continued technolog-ical development and new forms of media are challenging the public library to respond appropriately in order to remain a relevant asset for the community. Changes in recent decades have sparked debate about the relevance of the library as digi-tal forms of media replace printed books.

CONCEPT:What if libraries began to consider methods for sharing knowledge outside written language? People learn not just by read-ing, but also through seeing, playing, and listening. I think a library that caters for all types of learning would retain its value in society because such a library would not be dependent on the uncertain future of print and digital media. Of course, a successful library must also be one that includes strategies for integrating new media and remaining flexible for a dynamic future. A library that becomes a center of learning for curious minds will always be a valuable asset to its community.

CONTEXT STUDY: MEDIAN AGE AND NEARBY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

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AN “L”-SHAPED FORM AND COURTYARD ALLOW THE PROJECT TO ENGAGE THE STREET CORNER, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SITE AND INVITING THE PUBLIC INSIDE

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Learning Library