Canadian Library Features Black Aluminum Geometric Facade Inspired By Local Terrain

Capilano Public Library, Patkau Architects Inc, Edmonton, Alberta, Exterior Technologies Group, Christophe Benard Photography
The award-winning Capilano Library in Edmonton, Alberta features a captivating geometric design influenced by its natural surroundings. Patkau Architects Inc. were inspired by the local terrain, specifically the area’s hidden ravine. The building’s playful, organic design provides the local residents with much-needed community space. ©Christophe Bénard Photography The 11,000 square-foot library was designed with three parallel zones with corresponding and distinctive roof peaks. Each zone was purposefully designed to respond

Architects Design Community Minded Library In Aspen With Stunning Aluminum Facade

Pitkin County Library, Aspen, Snowdon Hopkins Architects, Pure Freeform, LUMIFLON USA, Photography Joe Brennan
Hopkins Architecture were commissioned to complete both a renovation and new addition for the Pitkin County Library in Aspen, Colorado. The library was designed to meet the needs of the surrounding community including children and teen areas, adaptive meeting spaces, and a plethora of sustainable, energy efficient technologies.

Prefabricated Pods Provide Colorful And Sustainable Alternative To Traditional Education Design

Huntingtower School, STEM Lab, HARWYN Modular Pods, Australia
Harwyn modular pods have revolutionized home office design to meet the demands of the competitive Australian housing market. The original pod was designed to create individualized, compact space for the at-home worker attempting to balance professional and home life. The designs are the collaborative efforts of founder, Jason Fremder, and Selwyn Blackstone.