Arabian Branch Library (Scottsdale, AZ) : Approach to the main entrance court via a "canyon" of pre-rusted steel plate walls

Creator:

Richärd + Bauer Architecture, founded 1996

Published/Created:

10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
2003-2007

Physical Description:

20,800 ft2 (area)

Date Depicted:

12/21/2012

Materials:

pre-rusted steel plate; decomposed granite roof

Notes:

Part of the Scottsdale Public Library system; each of Scottsdale’s branches is named after a breed of horse. Architect James Richärd and his partner, interior designer Kelly Bauer created a place that connects strongly with the natural landscape. The designers were inspired in particular by the local geology of the desert slot canyon: the deep and narrow sandstone ravines, carved by rushing water, that are such striking features of the southwest. The unique program of the library is based on contemporary bookstore concepts, and includes a popular library with a 120,000 volume collection as well as coffee bar and bookstore elements. The program also includes a children’s program room, two multipurpose rooms, computer training center and a dedicated teen area. It is LEED certified; and won the 2008 International Interior Design Association/Metropolis Smart Environments Award.

Variant Titles:

Arabian Public Library

Topics:

Architecture -- United States -- 21st century -- (YVRC)

Period/Style:

Minimalist
Twenty-first century

Culture:

American

Accession Number:

1A1-RB-AL-D12

Genre:

architecture (AAT)
libraries (buildings) (AAT)

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Sculptures, Models, & Architecture

Rights:

Copyright Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Access Restrictions:

Yale Community Only

Digital:

buildings; libraries (buildings)

Source Creator:

Gilchrist, Scott

Source Title:

Archivision Addition Module Eight

Source Created:

2878 Chamonix, Montreal QC
Archivision, Inc.
12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM

Source Note:

Purchase, Visual Resources Collection, May, 2013; photographer Scott Gilchrist

Yale Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Digital Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Local Record Number:

4654

OID:

10893219

PID:

digcoll:1845848