Great Northwest Library
San Antonio, TX
This branch library is situated in a rural suburban area where the open, flat, south Texas plain meets the tree-covered, limestone-rich Hill Country. Located at a major intersection, the main entrance is oriented towards the neighborhood and away from the road to create a more tranquil atmosphere. Simple, indigenous building forms are used to reinforce the pared-down nature of the library. The quieter book stack areas reside in low, limestone-clad “pods,” while zones of public activity are positioned in high vaulted spaces with clerestory windows.
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Awards
1997
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
1997
Texas Society of Architects / AIA Design Award
1995
AIA San Antonio Design Award
Publications
2007 - Corrugated Iron: Building on the Frontier
2002 - Geometry in Architecture: Texas Buildings Yesterday and Today
1997 - Texas Architect (Sep/Oct)
1996 - Architectural Record (Jun)