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Seattle Public Library


Seattle Public Library
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Copyright: Gary Larsen (gelarsen) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 30 W: 1 N: 37] (263)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-23
Categories: Architecture
Camera: NikonD70, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG AF, B+W 82mm 010 UV-Haze
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-08 17:28
Viewed: 411
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The new library is arguably the most striking and imaginative piece of Seattle architecture since the Space Needle. Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, it integrates detailed functionality with an ever-changing symphony of color, line and form. In The World According To Koolhaas, a building will not necessarily be a box, with function forced to fit the space, but rather space expanded here and contracting there to fit function. It is like a house with the naturalness of add-ons, built over generations, but these add-ons are integrated from the beginning.
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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1175] (7431)
  • [2008-06-09 16:26]

A terrific combination of lines and angles and reflections. I'm trying to figure out what function this space was fitted for...the planter box? Just kidding:) The modern style is wonderful and you found a good POV to give us an enjoyable look. Well done.

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