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Queens Borough Public Library Located on a triangular site in a vibrant, multi-cultural
neighborhood, this new public library is the largest branch of the largest
circulating system in America. Metaphorically, the transparent façade,
which faces a commercial thoroughfare, advertises learning: the glass
membrane allows the facility's collections and functional organization
to be visually accessible from the street. The opposite façade
is rendered with stone, its articulation alluding to the book stacks within
and its opacity allowing perimeter shelving to be maximized. Other program
spaces include: a 227-seat auditorium, a multi-purpose room for 150, conference
rooms, exhibition areas, an Adult Learning Center and an International
Resource Center. Awards
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