MID REVIEW — ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Being interested in the shifting of the programs drove me to investigating its outcomes. Having the library facing more of the corner of Grand and Chrystie formed a more panoramic view rather than a frameed view of grand or chrystie. This gave the opportunity to have certain moments of controlling the way a visitor would perceive certain parts inside and outside of the library. The “interior/exterior” idea runs into the cantilevered parts shown on floors 04–06, in which the study area becomes more on the outside of the library rather than just inside. This gives one the ability to enjoy the outdoor experience with some moments that face more distracting views than others. The top floor 06, has an inclined floor that pushes one more towards the outer part, and simultaneously be able to look out and have a grand view of everyone being into their studies.
The materials used are able to distinguish between how open/public or how closed/private an area is representing. The top floors are meant to be as open as they can be with the most light, thus using translucent and transparent materials to enhance this. Using opaque material blocks off and makes an area more enclosed and to its self, for example, the primary auditorium is completely closed off. Versus the secondary auditorium that is open to the public at all times,and it less enclosed than the primary.
Since the services are from the most public (entrance) to the most private (offices), there is an entrance for the offices on grand street that is opaque and not transparent/lucent. In comparison to the main entrance on chrystie that is transparent with translucent doors, which is trying to welcome those who pass by the library.
