Seattle Central Library &#; Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus of OMA/LMN
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Seattle Central Library – Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus of OMA/LMN
The Seattle Central Library challenges the ways the library functions as an architecture. Books are often slowly replaced by the digital, at this modern era, hence Koolhaas mission was to create a library which reinstates the status books, the architecture itself is entirely shaped by the function and presence of books. The arrangements of the Seattle Central Library are according to the functional aspect of the library, Koolhaas differentiated the functions of the library into 5 major categories, with other secondary functions sandwiched in the middle. Koolhaas also arranged the books in spirals according to the Dewey decimal system, not only saving space but giving a systematic storage system, and not discontinuing trail of books. The building is a true adapt
Over the years it became necessary to have an extension, so that in a 5-story building was erected in modern international style, designed by Bindon & Wright, replacing the old library. Again, the demand exceeded the capacity of the library, coupled by the scarcity of parking areas and the seismic risk, which determined the need of constructing of a new library in the late 90s.
CONCEPTION
Joshua Prince-Ramus highlights three key ideas in the design of the project:
a) A hyper-rational process of design, in which rational ideas acquire an independent logic and result in images that seem irrational (at first glance the library seems product of a designer's whim rather than an analytical process).
b) A team work in the design process, leaving aside the image of the architect-genius, but an interactive work between several members of the office.
c) Confronting the traditional view of flexibility in modern architecture which, according to him, makes space
Joshua Prince-Ramus on the Architecture Design Process
Diego Rodriguez points to a video of a TED talk given by architect Joshua Prince-Ramus about his team’s design process and how it led to the creation of three very unique buildings, including the acclaimed Seattle Central Library.
There is much that information architects can learn from traditional “brick and mortar” architects: both fields aim to satisfy client needs within strict technical (and budgetary) constraints, all the while meeting (and hopefully exceeding) the expectations of end users. Mr. Prince-Ramus explains very persuasively how the limitations imposed by the project’s requirements can lead to innovative (and beautiful) solutions.
It’s worth noting the degree to which commercial and contextual factors define the final form of the designs presented in the video. It’d be great to be able to visualize the commercial constraints of an IA in a similar way to how Mr. Prince-Ramus’ team visualize the programatic aspects of their designs—sometimes to the point of having those programs become the design. (How could we do something similar?)
A recurring theme in the presentation is that design is greatly affe
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