The new Salt Lake City Public Library building (which opened early 2003), designed by architect Moshe Safdie, is probably the best public library building I’ve ever experienced, at least in terms of modern architecture and amenities. In addition to the books, the views, and the aesthetic experience, one can find working fireplaces, a rooftop garden, and shopping (including the all-essential coffee shop). The following pictures were taken on a cloudy December afternoon:
Atrium
From atrium floor,looking toward library stacks
Looking out toward an exterior element
Exterior reflections
Exterior element
Stairways on atrium
Glassy ‘prow’
Stairway to glass
Looking outside
Study carrels with a view
Windows on the world
Serpentine workstation
Looking in from outside
External element, lit
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