WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND

摘要

In the heart of downtown Charlotte, N.C., just blocks from Hearst Tower and adjacent to the new NBA Bobcats Arena, sits an oasis for children—a whimsical wonderland that brings together under one roof two local entities that have been telling stories to kids for more than half a century. Aptly named ImaginOn, the $28 million, 160,000-sf children's center is the creation of the Children's Theatre of Charlotte and the youth services division of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. It's one part performing arts center and one part public library, sheltered by a colorful, playful structure that has become an architectural conversation piece in the city.