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the lead practice and DIALOG have released the final design for their competition-winning New Central Library <\/a>in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned for a vibrant intersection between Downtown the city and the East Village, the new library aims to fulfill the city\u2019s vision for a \u201ctechnologically advanced public space for innovation, research and collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exterior\u2019s fritted glass openings are strategically transparent in library\u2019s most public areas as an attempt to encourage pedestrians to enter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The encapsulation of the existing Light Trail Train is currently underway, and the new the city Public Library is expected to be completed in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At its mid-section, the building lifts to form an arched, wood-clad entry that serves as a new public plaza and directly connects pedestrians through the site from the neighboring communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All images are under copyright \u00a9 the lead practice<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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