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dc.coverage.spatialSite: Scottsdale, Arizona, United Statesen_US
dc.coverage.temporal2003-2007 (creation)en_US
dc.creatorRichärd + Bauer Architectureen_US
dc.date2003-2007en_US
dc.date.accessioned2013-12-05T15:29:01Z
dc.date.available2013-12-05T15:29:01Z
dc.date.issued2003-2007en_US
dc.identifier241212en_US
dc.identifier.otherarchrefid: 2860en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/149452
dc.descriptionRaking view from the southwest corner "canyon" wall; this wall is topped with a glass skylight that lights the interior cafe area; Part of the Scottsdale Public Library system; each of Scottsdale’s branches is named after a breed of horse. Architect James Richärd and his partner, interior designer Kelly Bauer created a place that connects strongly with the natural landscape. The designers were inspired in particular by the local geology of the desert slot canyon: the deep and narrow sandstone ravines, carved by rushing water, that are such striking features of the southwest. The unique program of the library is based on contemporary bookstore concepts, and includes a popular library with a 120,000 volume collection as well as coffee bar and bookstore elements. The program also includes a children’s program room, two multipurpose rooms, computer training center and a dedicated teen area. It is LEED certified; and won the 2008 International Interior Design Association/Metropolis Smart Environments Award. Source: ArchDaily; http://www.archdaily.com/ (accessed 8/4/2013)en_US
dc.format.mediumpre-rusted steel plate; decomposed granite roofen_US
dc.rights© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.en_US
dc.subjectarchitectureen_US
dc.subjectcontemporary (1960 to present)en_US
dc.subjectArchitecture and energy conservationen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectGreen roofs (Gardening)en_US
dc.subjectSustainable buildingsen_US
dc.subjectXeriscapingen_US
dc.subjectTwenty-first centuryen_US
dc.subjectMinimalen_US
dc.titleArabian Branch Library, Scottsdaleen_US
dc.title.alternativeArabian Public Libraryen_US
dc.typeimageen_US
dc.rights.accessLicensed for educational and research use by the MIT community onlyen_US
dc.identifier.vendorcode1A1-RB-AL-B05en_US
vra.culturalContextAmericanen_US
vra.techniqueconstruction (assembling)en_US
vra.worktypelibrary (building)en_US
dc.contributor.displayRichärd + Bauer Architecture (American architectural firm, founded 1996)en_US


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