Metadata
Title
2050 Athenaeum
Creator
Garay, Matias Gonzalez
Location
Santiago, Chile
Date Created
2014
Call Number
005-LF-P014
Firm
MGG Architects
Category
Professional
Project Assumption
In 2050 what is understood as a library will stop being what it is now in 2014 in the present time, it is seen as technology and digitalization of books, is gradually changing the giant long hallways filled with book shelves, by desks with computers still reduce the space that library’s really need to function.
In some years even computers will be obsolete, replaced by smaller digital devices with higher information storage capacity, creating an interaction atmosphere between the user and the information more dynamic than the books could ever get to be.
In some years even computers will be obsolete, replaced by smaller digital devices with higher information storage capacity, creating an interaction atmosphere between the user and the information more dynamic than the books could ever get to be.
Project Statement
Following the idea of the Project Assumption, my proposal seeks to anticipate this change of interaction with information, by adapting it to architecture.
As a way to approach the Athenaeum to the city and the user the library rises above the existing buildings, presenting the city to the person, and the building being an object of cultural presence in Philadelphia because it can be seen from every part of the city.
The Athenaeum visitors will have the possibility to obtain information with the building’s façade that will be composed by an interactive touch screen, to consult information of what the user sees over the city buildings.
The library will not only be just a library, it will also a great interactive education center, becoming a landmark in the way it achieves to connect knowledge with people.
As a way to approach the Athenaeum to the city and the user the library rises above the existing buildings, presenting the city to the person, and the building being an object of cultural presence in Philadelphia because it can be seen from every part of the city.
The Athenaeum visitors will have the possibility to obtain information with the building’s façade that will be composed by an interactive touch screen, to consult information of what the user sees over the city buildings.
The library will not only be just a library, it will also a great interactive education center, becoming a landmark in the way it achieves to connect knowledge with people.
Registration Number
46157179