Metadata
Title
Athenaeum 2050
Creator
Hong, Kyuseon
Location
Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
Date Created
2014
Call Number
005-LF-P004
Firm
Ksharch Studio
Category
Professional
Prize
Honorable Mention, Professional Category
Project Assumption
· STEPPED MAIN READING SPACE
Providing relaxed reading environments by overlooking the exterior greenscape through the west façade
· ENERGY EFFICIENT FACADE
West facade opening with triple glazing & operable vertical louvers blocking the low west sun
· SKYLIGHT
Evenly bounced optimum day-lighting for reading space below by articulated ceiling surfaces
· 3D VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
Enhanced architectural experience with advanced hologram technologies in 2050
· AUTOMATED BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM
Physical book sorting and distributing system to required locations of the library
· ROOF GARDEN & DECK
Providing not only active exterior reading space, but also increased building energy efficiency with HVAC reduction and rainwater harvesting
Providing relaxed reading environments by overlooking the exterior greenscape through the west façade
· ENERGY EFFICIENT FACADE
West facade opening with triple glazing & operable vertical louvers blocking the low west sun
· SKYLIGHT
Evenly bounced optimum day-lighting for reading space below by articulated ceiling surfaces
· 3D VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
Enhanced architectural experience with advanced hologram technologies in 2050
· AUTOMATED BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM
Physical book sorting and distributing system to required locations of the library
· ROOF GARDEN & DECK
Providing not only active exterior reading space, but also increased building energy efficiency with HVAC reduction and rainwater harvesting
Project Statement
Based on the assumption about the perpetuity of the reading activity and the preservation of athenaeum as an important public venue in this historical district; Athenaeum 2050 can be shaped not only by prospecting technological progresses, but by reconsidering the small factors of reading environments with considerations of site and adaptability toward upcoming innovations.
By activating the visual connections with surroundings through the open facade toward Washington Square Park, the new athenaeum will showcase the reading activities inside and emanate positive stimuli toward the city. The rest of the facade remains solid stone maintaining the heaviness matching with surrounding architecture.
By activating the visual connections with surroundings through the open facade toward Washington Square Park, the new athenaeum will showcase the reading activities inside and emanate positive stimuli toward the city. The rest of the facade remains solid stone maintaining the heaviness matching with surrounding architecture.
Registration Number
46126423