Unveiled: Snohetta's Hunt Library

摘要

The Oslo- and New York City-based firm Snohetta recently completed the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on North Carolina State University's Raleigh campus. The long rectangular volume provides 221,000 square feet of space for up to 1,750 students in traditional and informal study rooms, technology labs, and lounges. An envelope of fritted glass crossed by a zigzag of aluminum sunshades lets in daylight and permits views to a nearby lake. An automated book-delivery system reduces the space needed for stacks and can accommodate a collection of 2 million volumes. In addition to library functions, the facility includes academic offices, an auditorium, and a political think tank.