Foster + Partners Converts Washington D.C. Library into Apple Store
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Foster + Partners in collaboration with the design team at Apple lent a new life to Washington D.C.’s first public library. The Apple Insider reports that the Apple Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. has been in development for some three years and was inFoster + Partners Converts Washington D.C. Library into Apple Store
Foster + Partners in collaboration with the design team at Apple lent a new life to Washington D.C.’s first public library. The Apple Insider reports that the Apple Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. has been in development for some three years and was inaugurated on May 11, 2019. According to the website, “The shop measures roughly 19,000 square feet and making room for Apple required relocating the library’s book collection.”Foster + Partner’s official website proudly informs, “The listed Beaux-Arts style building has been restored to its previous grandeur, with entrances on both sides of the north-south axis, creating an inviting urban route through the building. The southern entrance, which was the original entrance to the library, is fronted by a grand plaza that will host public concerts and events. The heart of the building has been transformed into a soaring double-height space, capped by a new skylight that brings natural light deep into the interior spaces. Here, the Forum forms the vibrant, creative hub of the building, where experts from various fields will entertain and inspire the local people. The audience can view the performances and workshops from two levels, creating a lively and interactive experience.”Their press release further mentions that the entire palette of materials used in the interior was chosen to suit the historic surroundings, inspired by the distinctive early 20th-century detailing in the building. The project is driven by a very sustainable agenda, which included upgrading the historic building by reintroducing natural ventilation and the generous use of daylight, as well as a commitment to locally sourced materials. “A grand staircase in the building leads to the D.C. History Center on the second floor and the Carnegie Gallery in the basement, which displays historic photographs and documents for the public to learn about the origins and history of the building,” according to the release.Apple Insider further mentions, “To mark the launch, Apple is hosting a ‘StoryMakers Festival’ through June 29.” https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more