Extraordinary Library

摘要

The new Francis Gregory Library is built at the edge of Washington, D.C.'s Fort Davis Park where a Civil War-era fort once stood to defend the nation's capital. The LEED Gold, 22,500-square-foot library strives for a high level of design excellence, while all the time challenging traditional library typology. Porous and open, it seats more than 200 users and allows easy access to available materials and technology. Lighting accommodates multiple functions and carefully illuminates readers and computer users.