ACADEMIC
TURNING CORNERS LIBRARY
TOOLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 7, EnscapeCOMPLETED
April 2022
The Turning Corners Library is a design proposal for a combined library and repair cafe building in the Regent Park/Riverside area of downtown Toronto. The design is vertical, with just one main program on each floor, allowing the top floor access to views of the skyline as well as a vast expanse of the surrounding area. With a visually striking form and thoughtful consideration of the demographics, this library intends to be an icon in the community.
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CONTEXT & SITE
SITE ACCESS
POTENTIAL USERS
SITE VIEWS
PROGRAM
PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PUBLIC SPACES
PRIVATE SPACES
CIRCULATION SPACES
1. Elevator
2. Stairs
3. Washroom
4. Hallway
5. Lobby/Reception
6. Small Items Repair
7. Large Items Repair
8. Bistro
9. Kids Area
10. Book Shelves
11. Reading/Study
12. Outdoor Viewing
13. Staff Lounge
14. Staff Office
15. Meeting Room
16. Curtain Wall Cavity
PRIVATE SPACES
CIRCULATION SPACES
1. Elevator
2. Stairs
3. Washroom
4. Hallway
5. Lobby/Reception
6. Small Items Repair
7. Large Items Repair
8. Bistro
9. Kids Area
10. Book Shelves
11. Reading/Study
12. Outdoor Viewing
13. Staff Lounge
14. Staff Office
15. Meeting Room
16. Curtain Wall Cavity
2ND FLOOR TO 6TH FLOOR PLANS
SECTIONS & ELEVATIONS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
CROSS SECTION
WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
RENDERS
PHYSICAL MODEL
Millboard & Basswood at 1:100
Photos by Arkin Kathuria
