Design concept

Provides shade for glazing

Revolving around bookshelves

Activities placed near trees

Users can access the grass slope.

The project is based on a lively neighbourhood in Karama that brings a community together. The main aim of the project is to design a public library with a park that blends in well. Through the micro studies, the carbon levels were evident as there were many parking lots and linking this to the urban generator chosen for this project, algae can help wipe out carbon and this would bring up a healthier community. The main concept of the design is to create a slope that creates a connection between the landscape and the building as the slope extends to the ground. The extension of the concrete slope towards the ground allows people to use it. The algae façade is oriented in a way to respond well to sunlight. Mushroom columns are placed in the main library for structural stability as it gives in support for the mezzanine. It can also provide an aesthetically pleasing view for users as they can get a different experience walking through the area. Moreover, the landscape design integrates a wide variety of elements to attain functional spaces for outdoor areas and each space consists of an activity. The park has a wide mix of local trees and shrubs that creates a lush forest surrounding for the activities.

Zoning

Outdoor cafe area

Zoning process

The diagrams represents the developement of zoning and the change from the building can be seen as it starts off with two separate buildings and to reduce the carbon footprint, the slopes were joined together to form one. A pathway is created at the side for the main entrance.