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Annex To The Library Of Congress

Professor Brian Donnelly | Partner: Richard Warren

Senior Spring 2022 | Washington D.C.

Honorable Mention in James Binkley Design Competition

Located adjacent to Washington D.C.’s Judiciary Square, this annex to the Library of Congress acts as a point of physical transition from a highly dense urban area to the more open green space surrounding Judiciary Square. The building’s program incorporates a large open atrium and auditorium for community gathering, providing opportunities to engage in meaningful conversation. A series of bridges span across the atrium to connect the public and private spaces.

(Work shown is all original unless noted).

INITIAL FORM

Process Diagrams

ATRIUM DIVIDES PUBLIC & PRIVATE PROGRAM

ATRIUM LIFTED TO CREATE HIERARCHY & LET IN LIGHT FINAL PROPOSAL

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN (Richard Warren)

EAST ELEVATION

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