TITLE: P U L L M A N _ P U B L I C L I B R A R Y LOCATION: P U L L M A N _ W A S H I N G T O N COURSE: D E S I G N S T U D I O _ A R C H 3 0 1 INSTRUCTOR: D A R R I N G R I E C H E N YEAR: 2 0 0 9
BACKGROUND: Centered around the search for new and innovative ways to utilize masonry, the Pullman Public Library Masonry Competition occurs annually and is sponsored by the Master Masons based out of nearby Spokane, Washington. The overall guidelines for the design competition revolve around the re-design of the existing Pullman public library, using some form of masonry.
PROGRAM: Since innovation is the name of the game in this deign challenge, the conceptual development phase of my project focused around a truly unique application for masonry. The outcome? A post-tensioned masonry roof structure. The scope of the design included the process of weaving post-tensioning cables through standard brick and then suspending the “brick fabric� from large structural columns. As a result, the overall structure presents a form of organic architectural meant to embody the essence of the surrounding Palouse landscape.
AWARD: 1 S T P L A C E 27TH ANNUAL PULLMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY MASONRY COMPETITION