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Building Designs for Main Library Project
by Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay Architect Planners of Chicago

Schematic Design Report May 2001 (PDF file)
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An uneven roof line creates an "organic edge" facing Scoville Park.
Scoville Park Elevation
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The Lake Street facade blends with three other institutional buildings on the west and south of the building.
Lake Street Elevation
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Viewed from the north the two elements, the organic edge and institutional facade, are blended.
North Elevation
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Exterior Drawing of the New Main Library from the Southeast.
South West Elevation in color
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Color drawing of bookcases, tables, chairs, and patrons under a vaulted roof.
Interior drawing of the third floor
reading area, overlooking Scoville Park.
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Low granite wall with water flowing over from the top.
Fountain planned for front entrance.
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Fireplace surrounded by split stone and smooth stone in between two book cases.
Fireplace planned for silent reading room.
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