The new Calgary library has finally been revealed, with the winning designers being a collaboration between DIALOG and Snohetta. The two will build the design which runs over a railway line, resulting in an arching understructure, allowing people to move from one side to the other easily.
The city was looking for a design that was technologically advanced, giving people an area for research, innovation and development. The look of the building certainly matches these aims, with a curved exterior that stands out from the surrounding architecture. It's located between the downtown core and the east village, making it convenient for those that live on more of the outskirts of town.
The goal for the new Calgary library is to have everything open by 2018, so that the public can enjoy everything it has to offer. Photo Credits: designboom, dialogdesign
Arching Underbelly Libraries
The New Calgary Library by DIALOG and Snohetta is Technical
Trend Themes
1. Connecting Architecture - As architecture becomes more integrated with existing structures, there is an opportunity for innovation in designing buildings that are more user-friendly and accessible.
2. Technologically Advanced Libraries - As libraries become hubs for innovation and development, there is an opportunity to incorporate more advanced technology into the design of these buildings.
3. Curved Exterior Architecture - As curved exteriors become more popular in architectural design, there is an opportunity for companies specializing in this type of building to cater to this trend.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms and designers can leverage this trend to create innovative and user-friendly buildings that connect with existing structures.
2. Library Services - Libraries can leverage this trend to integrate more advanced technology and become hubs for innovation and development.
3. Building Materials - Companies specializing in the production and supply of curved building materials can cater to the increasing trend towards curved exterior architecture.