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Traverwood Library
Award Description
In 2005, The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) purchased approximately 4 acres of Greenfield property for the construction of a new branch library to serve the Northeast quadrant of the city of Ann Arbor. The AADL Traverwood Library is a benchmark project for the consideration of the suburban library and an integrated approach to sustainability.
- The intent to preserve the vision of a sylvan symbiosis and maintain the biodiversity of the natural environment was accomplished through
implementation of the following strategies:
- The building would tread lightly at the edge, respectful of cohabitation
- Promoting reflection and protection of the woods
- Attempt to dissolve the boundary between the built environment and the natural
Jury Comment: This project shows a great sensitivity towards the timeless
hallmarks of great design: space, materiality, lighting, form. The detailing is excellent; inventive design combined with rigorous execution.
Architect: inFORM Studio
Owner: Ann Arbor District Library
Contractor: O'Neal Construction
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Traverwood Library
Ann Arbor, Mi
Project Description: In 2005, The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) purchased approximately 4 acres of Greenfield property for the construction of a new branch library to serve the Northeast quadrant of the city of Ann Arbor. The AADL Traverwood Library is a benchmark project for the consideration of the suburban library and an integrated approach to sustainability.
The intent to preserve the vision of a sylvan symbiosis and maintain the biodiversity of the natural environment was accomplished through implementation of the following strategies:
· The building would tread lightly at the edge, respectful of cohabitation
· Promoting reflection and protection of the woods
· Attempt to dissolve the boundary between the built environment and the natural
Jury Comment: This project shows a great sensitivity towards the timeless hallmarks of great design: space, materiality, lighting, form. The detailing is excellent; inventive design combined with rigorous execution.
Credits:
Architect: inFORM studio
Category: Building
Owner: Ann Arbor District Library
Contractor: O'Neal Construction
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