New York, Get Ready For One-Of-A-Kind Futuristic Library In 2025 That’s Spread Over 12,000 Sq Ft!

by Shreya Rathod
New York, Get Ready For One-Of-A-Kind Futuristic Library In 2025 That’s Spread Over 12,000 Sq Ft!

We are fascinated by Times Square and Dartmouth Hopkins Centre Of Arts. But do you know the artist behind it? Snøhetta, the architectural company, is behind these awesome projects. And is now ready to spread its wings in New York for an upcoming project. The company is ready to unveil its new design of the Westchester Square Library which will open soon in the Bronx. Here are the specifications about the new library that you need to know.

Westchester Library Is The New Landmark

 

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With so many ambitious projects marked on their name, Snøhetta is ready to bring a futuristic library to the birthplace of hip hop, the Bronx. According to the architects of this new library, its interior design is quite spacious and organised. Besides, it will have a glass facade with graphic prints on it to compliment the vibrant greenery of its surrounding.

Because of this, all the vital parts of the library will be on full display from both sidewalks as well as the elevated 6 train. Moreover, it will have a Viewing Garden that will also work as filtration installation and water retention. This particular area will have perennial groundcovers with flowering ornamental trees that will give a new delight to the entire location. Besides, this the library will have a community room and a classroom as well.

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Snøhetta Creating Architectural Wonders

The company’s main purpose is to create structures that enhance its surroundings and identities. Further, they work in a trans-disciplinary way to achieve their goal. The Westchester Square Library is one such example of their work. This building will develop alongside the New York Public Library and will have high-performing features with solar arrays to meet the demand for electricity.

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