D C Public Libraries Win Design And Architecture Awards Aia Dcpl News

D C Public Libraries Win Design And Architecture Awards Aia Dcpl News The awards come as dcpl updates its neighborhood and flagship libraries. the west end library is the 17th library to be renovated or rebuilt and the first to be part of a residential development. Two public libraries in washington have been recognized for their architectural designs. according to the d.c. public library (dcpl), the west end library and the cleveland park library have received the d.c. chapter design and urban catalyst awards distributed by the american institute of architects (aia).

D C Public Libraries Win Design And Architecture Awards Aia Dcpl News Aia. washington – june 8, 2024 the american institute of architects (aia) proudly announced the winners of its aia awards 2024 during a prestigious gala held at the historic pension building, home of the national building museum. for the first time, this highly anticipated red carpet style event celebrated more than 80 award winners. This project was selected as a winner in aia's 2023 interior architecture awards. with a modular design that evokes other important structures in washington, d.c.’s historical southwest neighborhood, the southwest public library by perkins&will is on track to become a new civic landmark—and a model for the integration of contextual architecture and sustainable building technologies. Working with building design architect ten arquitectos, core created an interior environment that seamlessly integrates with the building design while celebrating dcpl’s forward thinking approach to its facilities’ design and a multitude of programmatic offerings and services for the community. The library’s design strives to highlight the new park adjacent to the project, provide a sense of arrival, feature a flexible pedestrian plaza, offer a sustainable site, maximize connection to the outdoors, and allow ample natural light. client: district of columbia public library. size: 25,000 square feet.