New Central Library | ?m | 6s | Calgary Library | Snøhetta
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Da_Master
Active Member
Went to see our new library as it has been a while I've seen it in person and I was pleasantly surprised as they are moving along with it nicely. It looks like by the time it gets cold again the building will be nice and sealed and they could start working on the inside as exterior is nearing completion.
Here are some pics:
From the distance:
Work on a path to connect new library with river walk:
Work across the street in front of the Bow Valley College, I really like they are using European style brick tiles for sidewalk pawing instead of just pouring concrete, looks so much better in person:
Last piece - nose cone (not sure what would be the proper name for this piece) is being assembled, can't wait to see it finished:
Underpass:
Close up:
Love this angle, with those old style little boutique hotels and this huge modern new library building behind, one of my favourite views in all of the city personally:
From the back:
You can see a staircase in this picture behind the "nose cone":
Here are some pics:
From the distance:
Work on a path to connect new library with river walk:
Work across the street in front of the Bow Valley College, I really like they are using European style brick tiles for sidewalk pawing instead of just pouring concrete, looks so much better in person:
Last piece - nose cone (not sure what would be the proper name for this piece) is being assembled, can't wait to see it finished:
Underpass:
Close up:
Love this angle, with those old style little boutique hotels and this huge modern new library building behind, one of my favourite views in all of the city personally:
From the back:
You can see a staircase in this picture behind the "nose cone":
Beltline_B
Senior Member
Sweet update @Da_Master! I am liking the way this is turning out, I was starting to have doubts earlier but these last touches are starting to pull it together it's really looking good.
haltcatchfire
Senior Member
I'd probably call the nose of this the bow, like bow of a ship.
RyLucky
Active Member
I think I'm having romantic feelings for this library.
RyLucky
Active Member
This is probably the right time to post this:
You can even see the c-train and Calgary Tower in the background. His flight path is pretty well right into the library.
You can even see the c-train and Calgary Tower in the background. His flight path is pretty well right into the library.
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UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
I knew it would all come together 
Glad my optimism has not betrayed me!
Glad my optimism has not betrayed me!
The Fisher Account
New Member
Turning out to be an amazing addition to our city! The auditorium is going to have a killer view!
Cyric
Active Member
Fantastic. It'll be all sealed up before the bad weather hits.
Beltline_B
Senior Member
Sweet library pics!
DiscoStu
Active Member
It's definitely starting to look better now that we're seeing more glass. Just confirms that I wish there was more of it!
The Familia
Senior Member
Agreed. While it is really starting to come together and is looking way better than I initially thought, I still wish there was more glass. The glass that is there is awesome and there should be more of it!
ferreth
New Member
Part of what makes the building interesting for me is the contrast between glass / wall, and how that transitions from mostly wall to mostly glass. I'm am perfectly fine with the glass-wall ratio on this project, which is looking awesome!