Seattle Public Library -Libraries for All - Architectural Design Goals, April, 1999

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Capital Project Information New Central Library Neighborhood Branches Information for Architects, Consultants, Contractors & Bidders Oversight & Citizen Review Financial Summaries Archive Libraries for All Capital Program Office: capital.program@spl.org 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 206-386-4624		“LIBRARIES FOR ALL” ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GOALS Return to "Libraries for All" Project Summaries main page. Communications about the capital plan will reflect and reinforce the architectural design goals for the Libraries for All program: Residents can be proud of what their investment of public resources has purchased: enduring quality, civic presence, and distinguished design that is compatible with communities and urban contexts. Historic buildings, old and new, will be sensitively preserved. Additions will honor historic quality and will not detract from buildings. All libraries will be clearly identifiable as a welcoming public facility, even if co-located with other public or private functions. The libraries will be equally accessible in the broadest sense. Buildings’ design and siting should speak to users of all ages and from many different cultures in our community. Art will be incorporated to add depth and visual interest to the buildings. Designs will reflect an awareness of the landscape and site influences. Designs will consciously and carefully use light and materials, reflecting the region and environmental sensitivity. Public awareness of design processes and opportunities for involvement will be extensive. Buildings will function effectively as libraries and workplaces. Buildings will be flexible to respond to changing technology, demographics, and needs. Content modified:16 April 1999 12/30/2005 © 1999-2006 - The Seattle Public Library

“LIBRARIES FOR ALL” ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GOALS

Return to "Libraries for All" Project Summaries main page.

Communications about the capital plan will reflect and reinforce the architectural design goals for the Libraries for All program:

Residents can be proud of what their investment of public resources has purchased: enduring quality, civic presence, and distinguished design that is compatible with communities and urban contexts.
Historic buildings, old and new, will be sensitively preserved. Additions will honor historic quality and will not detract from buildings.
All libraries will be clearly identifiable as a welcoming public facility, even if co-located with other public or private functions. The libraries will be equally accessible in the broadest sense.
Buildings’ design and siting should speak to users of all ages and from many different cultures in our community.
Art will be incorporated to add depth and visual interest to the buildings.
Designs will reflect an awareness of the landscape and site influences.
Designs will consciously and carefully use light and materials, reflecting the region and environmental sensitivity.
Public awareness of design processes and opportunities for involvement will be extensive.
Buildings will function effectively as libraries and workplaces.
Buildings will be flexible to respond to changing technology, demographics, and needs.

Content modified:16 April 1999

12/30/2005