MARIE PERRIELLO

           The site is an existing building in a public park located in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The building is approx.12,000 sf on a single level, with approximately 7600 sf. in the main space.  The task was to propose a design to transform the building into a public satellite library.

 

           Studying the symmetry and balance of the building had a huge influence on the subsequent layout and design of the library.  Throughout the diagramming process, it became apparent that there is a main axis  running through the middle of the building, as well as movements of space traveling from left to right and front to back in the building.  The layout suggests a plaid pattern of movement.

 

           By utilizing the natural movement in the building, the library can be logically compartamentalized in order to accommodate several various program areas.  The various axes that are present throughout the building help to establish hierarchy and order in the design.

 

          The concept behind the design of the library is to create compartamentalized spaces where people can interact in social areas without disturbing people who are reading or working in a quiet space.  In order to unify the space, the program spaces will be arranged along the main central axis of the building.